Melbourne: The court’s decision to enforce the cancellation of VISA Novak Djokovic on Sunday has shook the Australian Open draw on the night of the tournament, giving encouragement to his rivals and adding intrigue to record titles.
World number one is a favorite to win the 10th title at Melbourne Park and claim the Grand Slam 21 crown but Serbia is now facing being deported from Australia.
The second seed Russia Danil Medvedev is likely to be a favorite city when the tournament starts on Monday, ahead of third seed Alexander Zverev.
Seed Sixth Seed Rafael Nadal, who shared a Male Grand Slam record with Djokovic and Federer Roger who was not present, could blow in the main title race.
Nadal, the 2009 champion and finalists four times in Melbourne, will face Djokovic in the semi-finals if the draw took place in accordance with seeding.
The top quarter of the lottery has now been discarded wide, with Djokovic sets will be replaced by ‘Lucky Loser’ Caruso ‘Lucky Loser’ which is rated 150.
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Caruso will play Serbia Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday in the first round at Djokovic’s place.
Rubbing the salt into the wound, Djokovic’s withdrawal could also mean losing number one world if Medvedev or Zverev claimed his title at Melbourne Park.
A longer period of time, Cancellation of Visa Djokovic can be more detrimental to its opportunities to add large silver, with the Australian Government which is able to impose a three-year entry ban on Serbia.
His journey to other countries can also be affected, with most visa applicants to reveal if they have been deported or have visas that are rejected or canceled.
If Djokovic chose to remain not vaccinated for Covid-19, the entry into other Grand Slams could also be influenced as authorities to tighten the journey and border restrictions in the third year of pandemics that have killed more than 5 million people.