MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was confirmed in the official draw for the Australian Open men’s tournament on Thursday despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time.
Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic’s visa, which could scuttle the Serbian superstar’s bid for a record 21st major title and 10th at Melbourne Park.
(Reporting by John Mair and Ian Ransom; Editing by Himani Sarkar)