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Tennis star Djokovic, who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19, is unlikely to play in the Australian Open again.
Djokovic is on the verge of deportation as the Australian government has revoked his entry visa.
Correspondent Lee Seong-hoon.
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] Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced in a statement that Djokovic's visa to enter Australia was canceled ex officio.
The government put the brakes on the road again four days after an Australian court overturned the government's visa cancellation decision and upheld Djokovic's hand.
Australian Prime Minister Morrison issued a separate statement, stressing that Djokovic's visa cancellation is inevitable to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Djokovic, who was training until the morning of the 14th and was preparing for the Australian Open, is known to take legal action against the actions of the Australian government.
While it is unclear whether the legal process will end before Djokovic's first round of the Australian Open scheduled to be held on the 17th or 18th, foreign media analyzed that Djokovic's chances of winning are extremely low.
If the visa revocation is confirmed, Djokovic will be deported from Australia as his participation in the competition is canceled and he will be barred from entering Australia for three years.
A local online poll found that 83% of Australians support Djokovic's visa revocation and deportation.
(Video editing: Kim Jong-tae)