Djokoviæ may never play in Australia again. “Shocking finale”

Novak Djokovic’s visa has been canceled again by the Australian government. “The decision was made for the sake of health and order and in the public interest” –

New information on the leader of the ATP ranking was presented by journalist Paul Sakkal from “The Age”. “Djoković has been asked to appear for an interview with immigration officials. The government is currently talking to its lawyers. The tennis player will be away from detention until questioned and take legal action, Sakkal said.

What’s next for Djokovic?

Media reports that Djoković’s lawyers are analyzing the tennis player’s legal situation. The visa cancellation documents were delivered to them on Friday at 18:03 Australian time (Melbourne is 10 hours ahead of the Polish time) – If lawyers do appeal, they will expect a smooth process with reduced time for submitting written statements and oral evidence. Yes, to finish the process by Sunday – adds Sakkal.

What’s next? According to Karen Sweeney of the Australian Associated Press, there are four scenarios:

• Djoković accepts the minister’s decision
• Djoković appeals to the court and loses the case – then the decision to deport him is final
• Djoković goes to court, wins the case and enters the tournament
• Djoković wins the case in court, but the government appeals the verdict. “Then a decision could be made as to whether he would go to immigration detention and then appear at the Australian Open, pending an appeal by the government.

Time is running out. The Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne starts on Monday. If the lawyers of the 34-year-old Serb decide not to appeal or lose, Djoković may never return to Australia as a professional tennis player. “He is currently banned from entering the country for three years unless his future entry is judged to meet” significant circumstances affecting Australia’s interests, “said Stuart Fraser of Times Sport.

“From what I understand it is not a mandatory deportation order, but if this three-year ban is maintained, we may never see Djokovic at the Australian Open again,” added Sasa Ozmo from Serbian Sportklub. At the moment, the Serb will not be able to apply for an Australian visa for three years, unless the authorities of that country deem that there are special circumstances to allow him entry. – The end of this case may be shocking for him – we read in the Australian media.

The prime minister comments

Minister Hawke’s decision was commented on by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. – I take note of the decision by the Minister for Immigration regarding the visa of Mr Novak Djokovic. The pandemic is extremely difficult for any Australian, but we stuck together and saved lives and livelihoods. Together, we have achieved one of the lowest mortality rates and the highest vaccination rate in the world. Australians have already suffered much during the pandemic and rightly expect the results of their sacrifices to be protected now. This is what Minister Hawke did when making his decision, we read in the Morrison statement.

The Australian Prime Minister added that “due to the expected court proceedings, he will not comment on the matter further.”