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Tarpishchev linked Djokovic's visa cancellation to Australian elections

The President of the Russian Tennis Federation Shamil Tarpishchev suggested that the decision of the Australian authorities to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa again is connected with the upcoming parliamentary elections in the country in the spring. Tarpishchev told Sport-Express about this.

“Their federation gave permission for Djokovic to compete. And the authorities are running election campaigns, so they act this way on this issue. As for sports circles, everyone wants to see him (Djokovic - RBC). ATP does not intervene in the situation due to the fact that there are no questions for them. The Australian Tennis Federation gave him the opportunity to play. This means that non-sporting organizations interfere, ”Tarpishchev said.

Djokovic will remain at large until he speaks with immigration Tennis On Friday, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke canceled Djokovic's visa for the second time. He called the data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Australian Border Service, as well as the testimony of Djokovic himself, the basis for canceling the visa. The first racket of the world faces a three-year ban on entering the country if he does not challenge this decision in court.

Djokovic has won the Australian Open nine times, including the last three.

Parliamentary elections in Australia will be held no later than May 21, the exact day of voting will be determined by the Prime Minister. Australians will have to vote on the full composition of the House of Representatives, elections to which are held every three years, as well as on the part of the Senate, whose members are elected for six years.

Tarpishchev linked Djokovic's visa cancellation to Australian elections