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Fraser Watson

Novak Djokovic could play Australian Open despite anti-vax stance amid government U-turn

Novak Djokovic may yet play in the 2023 Australian Open despite his continued refusal to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

In January, the Serbian star became embroiled in an explosive visa saga that made headlines around the world, having initially been given a medical exemption to compete in Melbourne. However, he was detained upon his arrival in Victoria, having been found to have submitted false information on his immigration documents.

Eventually, a court ordered him to be deported a day before the tournament began. He was duly handed a three-year ban from revisiting the country, seemingly ruling him of competing down under until at least 2024.

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