Djokovic had jetted into Australia on Wednesday hoping to defend his Australian Open crown and to bid for an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam title. With scarcely 10 days before the tournament, it remains far from clear that Djokovic will be able to play, even if he wins in court. Wrong courtFor months there had been speculation about whether Djokovic would play in the January 17-30 tournament, given Australia’s rigid border rules. Experts said that charge could bring a three-year ban from applying for another Australian visa. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said Djokovic had no special treatment and just 26 of the approximately 3,000 players and support staff travelling to Australia for the tournament had applied for a vaccine exemption.

Source: The Guardian January 06, 2022 22:29 UTC