The Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC) yesterday confirmed newspaper reports that the immigration minister had overturned a potential three-year exclusion period for Djokovic.
The Australian Border Force previously said an exclusion period could be waived in certain circumstances and that each case would be assessed on its merits. The office of Andrew Giles, Australia’s immigration minister, declined to comment on privacy grounds, meaning any announcement on Djokovic’s visa status would have to come from the 35-year-old Serbian.
The 21-time grand slam champion and record nine-time Australian Open winner was not allowed to defend his title this year after a tumultuous 10-day legal saga over his Covid-19 vaccination status that culminated with his visa being revoked on the eve of the tournament.
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