Russia (bbabo.net), - Australian authorities have made the final decision to revoke the visa of world number one Novak Djokovic. The athlete will be deported from the country. This decision was taken by the Minister for Immigration of Australia Alex Hawke. It says that the athlete's visa has been canceled and he will not be able to take part in the starting Australian Open, although he was included in the tournament's draw.

Hawke noted that this decision was made after a public inquiry and aimed at protecting Australia.

"In making this decision, I have carefully considered the information provided to me by the Home Office, the Australian Border Force and Mr. Djokovic," The Age quoted the minister as saying.

Representatives of Djokovic have already stated that they will seek in court an annulment of this decision.

Djokovic's visa was canceled earlier by the country's border service. However, in court, the athlete's lawyers managed to cancel that decision. But at the same time, the final decision on the fate of Djokovic was to be made by Alex Hawke.

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