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Tennis Australia announced Tuesday that it will review the process that saw world No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic’s visa canceled before Monday’s start of the Australian Open.
According to ESPN, Tennis Australia issued the following statement on the matter:
“We recognize that recent events have been a significant distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this had on all players.
“There are always lessons to learn, and we will review all aspects of our preparation and implementation to inform our planning–as we do every year. That process always starts once the Australian Open champions have lifted their trophies.”
The statement didn’t mention Djokovic by name, but the 20-time Grand Slam singles champion was not permitted to compete in this year’s Aussie Open after his visa was canceled by the Australian government due to his not having received the COVID-19 vaccination.
Djokovic was initially given a medical exemption by Tennis Australia and the state of Victoria on the grounds that he tested positive for COVID-19 last month.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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