Despite a three-year entry ban |
Is Djokovic playing at the Australian Open after all?
The 21-time Grand Slam winner could serve again in Australia in 2023!
Off the field, Novak Djokovic (35) has caused a stir in recent months. He was even kicked out of Australia in January.
What happened?
In Australia, the Serb had his visa withdrawn by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison (54) in January because he was not vaccinated against the corona virus. As a result, he had to leave the country and was even banned from entering the country for three years.
For the same reason (lack of corona vaccination), the US Open in New York, which ended on Sunday, also took place without him. A few weeks ago, Djokovic said on Twitter: “Unfortunately, I’m not able to travel to New York. I will continue to stay in good shape and keep my positive spirit. And I’m waiting for the next opportunity to compete again. See you soon, tennis world.”
Thanks to the new man at Australia’s top, Djokovic can hope again at least in 2023!
Since May 23, the new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (59) has been a big tennis fan, who often picks up the racket himself in his free time. He is also said to be in close contact with the Australian Tennis Association and working to ensure that the 21-time Grand Slam winner can participate. The new Immigration Minister Andrew Giles (49) is said to be not averse to lifting the restrictions.
According to a report by The Sun, the tennis star could play at the Australian Open in 2023 after the government made a visa change. Since July 6, you can enter the country with a visa regardless of your vaccination status.
In order to start again at the Australian Open next year, the 35-year-old must first appeal against the entry ban imposed on him.
If he wants to go back to the top of the world, participation would be sorely needed: With Carlos Alcaraz (19/number 1 in the world) a youngster is trumping, who defeated Casper Ruud on Sunday evening (6: 4, 2: 6, 7: 6; 7: 1, 6: 3), thereby his first grand -Slam won.
Incidentally, the new number 1 received prize money of 2.6 million US dollars for the win. Alcaraz after the win: “It’s something I’ve always dreamed of, being number one in the world and a champion at a Grand Slam. I’m having a hard time talking about it right now. I have many emotions.”
