Novak Djokovic left Australia after his visa was revoked over his COVID vaccine status. The tennis star will not play in the Australian Open 2022.
AUSTRALIA -- Tennis star Novak Djokovic has left Australia without contesting the Australian Open after losing a legal challenge against a decision revoking his visa for the second time.
The high-profile, off-the-court saga pitting one of tennis's biggest stars against Australia's government and public health officials has overshadowed the lead-up to the year's first tennis grand slam. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke welcomed the court's decision and emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining strong border policies.
Although Covid-19 cases are rising in Australia, the country has a high rate of vaccination and its death toll from Covid-19 remains relatively low compared to other countries. But Stephen Lloyd, the lawyer for Hawke, said under Australia's Migration Law the minister didn't need to prove Djokovic was a risk to public health, just that he"might" be.
Djokovic has been replaced in the draw by Italian Salvatore Caruso, who will face Serbian player Miomir Kecmanovi.
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