Djokovic's ban lifted - he plays at the Australian Open!

Djokovic's ban lifted - he plays at the Australian Open!

As the local "The Age" reports, the federal government has lifted the ban on his entry, which was imposed on him last winter.

Novak was deported to Serbia in January, after former immigration minister Alex Hawke revoked his visa.

The repeal brought with it an automatic three-year visa ban, which has now been lifted.

It is understood incumbent Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, will grant Novak a visa.

Let us remind you that in January, Novak was exempted from entering the country, since he had not been vaccinated, but the then Minister Hawke used his "personal powers" to revoke the visa for reasons of public health and interest.