Novak Djokovic may be handed a lifeline to compete at next year’s Australian Open. After the Serbian’s deportation from the country at the start of this year, a rule states persons are unable to apply for a new visa to enter Australia for three years.
However, the reigning Wimbledon champion’s slim hopes of gracing the courts of Melbourne Park in 2023 may be set for a huge boost. The new Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, is expected to take a more sympathetic view of the Djokovic case than his predecessors.
The 59-year-old, who was elected in May 2022, is an avid fan of tennis and plays the sport several times a week. According to Sportsmail, the new leader does not want future tournaments to be overshadowed by the absence of the nine-time champion.
