Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is poised to play in the next Australian Open after having his visa ban overturned.
The 21-time Grand Slam singles champion was thrust into a diplomatic flashpoint earlier this year after being detained briefly for entering Australia without his COVID-19 vaccine, effectively blocking him from defending his title at the Australian Open. Australia decided to scrap the three-year visa ban against him, according to reports this week.“I was very happy to receive the news yesterday.
"I know Novak wants to come and play and to get back to competing," he told the Australian Associated Press. "He loves Australia, and it's where he's had the best success."
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