The world's No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to Australia due to an error in applying for a visa after receiving an exemption from coronavirus vaccination, according to The Times.
When requesting an Australian visa, Djokovic's team members made the mistake of requesting a type of visa that is not eligible for holders of a medical exemption from coronavirus vaccination.
Earlier, Djokovic, who opposed compulsory vaccination against COVID-19, announced that he had received such permission and went to Melbourne, where the first of the Grand Slam tournaments, the Australian Open, will take place from January 17 to 30.
The error was discovered while Djokovic was flying to Melbourne on a 14-hour flight from Dubai.
Djokovic received a medical exemption from vaccination and will speak at the Australian Open Tennis The situation with the Serb getting exemption from vaccination caused a wave of criticism in Australia, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday that the authorities will require Djokovic to prove a medical exemption, otherwise he will be sent home “on the next flight ".
Only fully vaccinated players or those with a government-approved medical exit are eligible to participate in the Australian Open. Reasons for medical rejection may include adverse adverse reactions to the vaccine, recent surgery, myocarditis, or a previous coronavirus in the previous six months.
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