Djokovic at the Australian Open: sensational about-turn after being sent off

Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play next year’s Australian Open despite his dismissal in January. Australian Broadcasting Corp. confirms reports in local newspapers that the Immigration Minister has canceled the potential three-year exclusion period for Djokovic’s entry to Australia. The Australian Border Force has previously stated that the exclusion period could be lifted under certain circumstances. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles declined to comment for privacy reasons.