In any case, it will be a lot harder for him to get into the country over the next three years, Home Secretary Karen Andrews said. Sky News Australia. “Mr Djokovic will not be welcome in Australia for the next three years. This can be waived under exceptional circumstances, but that is not a decision that will be made today or tomorrow. That is something for the future.”
When asked whether the three-year ban would be lifted, Djokovic would be vaccinated, Andrews replied that “might be a reason” to take such action. “But our border policy under Prime Minister Scott Morrison has always been strict,” Andrews continued. “It is not an easy process for anyone who has been denied entry into Australia or whose visa has been canceled to re-enter Australia.”
“Of course a change in vaccination status is something to take into account every time he wants to enter Australia with a visa. But he has also had the chance to get vaccinated in the past, but he never did. If he had been vaccinated, things would have been completely different when he arrived at the airport,” Andrews said.
Participation in 2023 cannot be ruled out
Morrison himself leaves the door a little more ajar, although he also emphasizes that the 34-year-old Serb has been denied access for three years for the time being. “There is an opportunity to return under the right circumstances. And that will be considered at that time. But I am not going to anticipate matters and make statements that prevent the minister from taking the decision that he has to make.”
Because Djokovic cannot enter Australia, he will not participate in the Australian Open. As a result, he will not win a 21st grand slam for the time being and he will also remain 20 for the time being, just like fellow record holder Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal could make his way to 21st Grand Slam titles this month. The Spaniard won his first round match convincingly on Monday. He lost just seven games against Marcos Giron: 6-1 6-4 6-2.
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