Novak Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round despite visa saga

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic takes a break as he practices at Melbourne Park as questions remain over the legal battle regarding his visa to play in the Australian Open in Melbourne (REUTERS) — Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic takes a break as he practices at Melbourne Park as questions remain over the legal battle regarding his visa to play in the Australian Open in Melbourne **(REUTERS)**

1 min read . Updated: 13 Jan 2022, 11:26 AM IST AFP

The world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park and a record 21st Grand Slam crown

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Novak Djokovic was drawn to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty Thursday over his visa status.

The world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park and a record 21st Grand Slam crown.

But the vaccine-sceptic Djokovic's fate remains uncertain with Australia's Immigration Minister Alex Hawke pondering whether to revoke his visa again and throw him out of the country.

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