Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic ‘welcome’ to play if granted a visa

Novak Djokovic may compete on the Australian Open in January however provided that the federal government allow him to enter the nation.

Djokovic was deported from Australia on the final version of the grand slam occasion as he has not had the Covid vaccine.

Because of this he isn’t permitted to re-enter the nation till 2025 and event director Craig Tiley mentioned he can not communicate to the federal government on the participant’s behalf.

“It’s not a matter we are able to foyer on,” mentioned Tiley. “Novak and the federal authorities have to work out the scenario after which we’ll comply with any instruction after that.

“It’s a matter that undoubtedly stays between the 2 of them after which relying on the result of that we might welcome him to the Australian Open.”

Djokovic additionally missed out on competing on the US Open because of his vaccine standing however he did win Wimbledon in the summertime.

The concept of permitting Djokovic to compete has already gathered criticism. Australia’s former residence affairs minister Karen Andrews has mentioned it will be a “slap within the face” to Australians if it have been allowed to occur.

In the meantime, Russian and Belarusian gamers will be capable of compete on the Open so long as they accomplish that beneath impartial flags.

Tiley added: “They can’t take part in any exercise such because the anthem of Russia they usually must play as unbiased gamers beneath a impartial title.”