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First round of the Australian Open with Djokovic drawn
Will Novak Djokovic play at the Australian Open? This question is still open. If the world number one plays, his first opponent is certain. The 34-year-old was part of the draw on Thursday despite the unclear situation about his visa. The defending champion is expected to meet his compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the Australian state of Victoria, in whose capital Melbourne the tennis tournament takes place, Daniel Andrews has a seemingly simple tip ready not only for Djokovic. “Get vaccinated. That’s the key. Rafael Nadal couldn’t have put it better. Just get vaccinated. I said that to everyone here, I did it, my kids and my family did it, 93 percent of our community did it , and I’m very proud of them and grateful for them.” Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still debating whether to revoke Djokovic’s visa a second time. It is unclear if Djokovic’s vaccination exemption approval will be recognized by Australian authorities. Djokovic, who was not vaccinated against Corona, would then have to leave the country and could not take part in the Australian Open, which begins on Monday.
Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still debating whether to revoke Djokovic’s visa a second time.