The Australian Department of Immigration gives a new "extension" to the thriller of Novak Djokovic's participation in the Australian Open, announcing that no decision will be announced on Thursday either!
Although there were reports from Australia that a decision on whether or not to deport the Serb would be announced today (in fact, it was reported that he would most likely leave the country), this will not happen as Alex Hawke, the country's Immigration Minister, has not reached a decision!
"The minister is still looking at all the elements of the case," an Immigration Ministry spokesman said, and the suspense remains.
Earlier today, the Australian Open draw took place with Djokovic at No.1
In fact, a 75-minute postponement had fueled rumors early Thursday morning in Australia (Wednesday night in Greece) about the Serbian tennis player's deportation.
In the end, everything went smoothly in the process, Djokovic continues to train at Melbourne Park, his name is at No.1 of the now known table for the 2022 Australian Open while the thriller continues.
Djokovic drawn with Serb!
In fact, the world No. 1 was drawn in the first round with his compatriot Miomir Ketsmanovic.
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Of course by the time the matches start on Monday everything will be up in the air as if Alex Hawke finally orders his expulsion before the first serve there will be a replacement, and if the Immigration Minister's decision comes after the start of the matches then quite simply his opponent will take the win on paper.
Unless, of course, there is a new appeal from Djokovic's side (who has that right).
At the same time, the Australian state insists and, as reported by local media, intends to expel Novak Djokovic by banning him from entering the country, which will deprive him of the right to claim victory in the tournament to become the record holder as the all-time winner in tennis history, the only one to have won 21 Grand Slams.
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