Djokovic case: his visa cancelled, now awaiting Monday’s trial

Novak Djokovic flew to Australia despite not being vaccinated for the coronavirus, nor did he provide sufficient evidence that he could not be vaccinated. Australian authorities eventually revoked his visa for that reason and the Serb is now waiting at a hotel for Monday’s trial.

The Australian Open starts on Monday, January 17, and the top tennis players are now moving to the land of the antipodes. Or at least one that meets the country’s strict conditions.

Novak Djokovic is not vaccinated and went to Australia anyway, but problems arose when it was discovered that he had the wrong type of visa as he wanted to enter the country under a document that does not allow for a vaccination exemption.

His visa was cancelled for that reason too and the player and his lawyers appealed. The main hearing will take place on Monday and the player has to stay in a hotel until then.

The public didn’t like the fact that Djokovic was given an exemption and was able to fly into the country despite not being vaccinated, so many were happy that his visa was taken away and the tennis player won’t get special treatment.

“Mr Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. No one is above these rules. Our strict border policy has been vital to Australia having one of the lowest covid death rates in the world, we remain vigilant,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tweeted.

It is very likely that the Serb will fly back home as there would be such a backlash that Australia would certainly not want to risk it.

Source:: iSport