Novak Djokovic has had his visa cancelled and will play no part in the 2022 Australian Open. But the consequences following his deportation could be far greater than just missing this year’s tournament.
But the consequences following his deportation could be far greater than just missing this year’s tournament.
The three-year ban can be waived in certain situations, including compelling circumstances that affect the interests of Australia, or compassionate circumstances that affect the interests of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Djokovic, who is unvaccinated, received a medical exemption to compete in the year’s first grand slam but when he touched down in Melbourne last week, was told by the Australian Border Force he had insufficient evidence to prove his exemption was justified.