Skip to Content

Djokovic and 2 others now in Australian Open visa drama

KIFI

By JOHN PYE
AP Sports Writer

Novak Djokovic isn’t alone in having his visa canceled after flying in for the Australian Open without the required evidence to support a medical exemption to the country’s strict COVID-19 vaccination rules. Djokovic was denied entry when he arrived at Melbourne’s airport on Wednesday. He was still in an immigration detention hotel in Melbourne fighting deportation when the Australian Border Force confirmed that a second person connected with the Australian Open had their visa canceled and another had chosen to leave the country voluntarily.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content