Djokovic ‘Pleased And Grateful’ With Visa Verdict—Hopes To Defend Australian Open Title

A judge in Australia overturned the visa cancellation of tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday, allowing him to compete in the Australian Open.

The Men's Singles Quarter Final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina took place on May 17, 2019.

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Despite the drama over his visa and vaccination status, Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he wants to stay in Australia and play in the upcoming grand slam tournament.

If the Australian government cancels his visa. The minister could use his power to void the visa even though the judge had ruled against it.

The key background.

Djokivic had been held in a hotel since Thursday, when he failed to prove he was eligible for a medical exemption from being vaccined against coronaviruses. According to court documents, Djokivic was unvaccinated and applied for an exemption from Australia's strict traveler guidelines because he was recently infectious. Critics pointed out that he was spotted out in public on a date that he supposedly was exposed to coronaviruses.
The Australian court rules favor the player.