Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has lost his appeal against the Australian government’s decision to revoke his visa for the second time.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion was scheduled to play against fellow Serb Miomir Kekmanovic on Monday.
But while Sunday’s decision is a setback, according to experts, the road is not over yet.
Legal Options: According to former deputy secretary of immigration Abul Rizvi, Djokovic can still appeal to Australia’s top court for leave, although the time for him to do so is running out before the tournament begins.
“He may appeal for symbolic reasons, but something else,” said Rizvi, who said Djokovic would remain in custody until he left.
Another Visa: There is also a possibility that Djokovic may get a wicket. bridging visaAccording to Maria Jokel, an immigration law specialist at BDO Australia, that could allow them to play in the tournament while making arrangements to leave Australia.
But there is a hitch – the visa can only be granted by the immigration minister, the same person who canceled his visa on Friday. The court could say that Djokovic be granted a bridging visa while the matter is appealed further, but the decision ultimately rests with the immigration minister.
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