The noose tightens – but slowly
Australian and Spanish authorities continue to investigate because of violations of the rules by the Serbs. At the Australian Open he would start as number 1 against a compatriot.
Have to wait for the verdict: Novak Djokovic during training in Melbourne.
Foto: Mark Baker (Keystone)
Can Novak Djokovic am Australian Open from next Monday aiming for his 21st Grand Slam title or weatherd the nine-time Melbourne champion dstill deported? This question came to a head on Thursday further tobut the answer was postponed again. While the decision of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke ialways expected more impatiently would, further details came to light that could be used against the unvaccinated Serbs.
When then also in the afternoon local time the Australian Open draw was postponed, the verdict seemed near. But again: false positive. Djokovic was named first in the world rankings in the tableau gesets, of course as number 1. What a lucky coincidence: In the first round he would To another Serb of all people meeting, 22-year-old Belgrade Miomir Kecmanovic (ATP 78). Unimaginable if, for example, he was right against an Australian had to compete mhave to. For many, Djokovic has become a “persona non grata” in Australia, a symbol of egocentricity and lack of insight; to one who adjusts the truth according to his needs.
