Novak Djokovic of Serbia wipes the sweat from his brow during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open at the Melbourne Park tennis centre.
MELBOURNE: Australia was poised Thursday to decide if it will deport Novak Djokovic following a sensational legal battle over the tennis superstar’s arrival in the country without a Covid-19 vaccine.
The 34-year-old world number one’s hopes of a record 21st Grand Slam were in peril after he admitted breaking isolation rules in Serbia and to an incorrect statement in his Australian travel declaration.
Fuelling speculation an announcement was imminent, Australian Open organisers said the draw for the tournament that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon had been delayed. They did not give a reason.
The government is pondering tearing up Djokovic’s visa for a…
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