Djokovic hits reported visa snag on Australia tripWORLD number one Novak Djokovic may have encountered a late snag on his trip to play in the Australian Open, after state government officials refused to support his visa application.Victoria’s acting Sports Minister, Jaala Pulford, said late yesterday that her state had rejected a request for help and visa approvals were a matter for the federal government.It was unclear why the state government would need to lend its support.But Australian media reports said the nine-time Australian Open champion may have submitted a request for the wrong type of visa.He reportedly landed in Melbourne late yesterday.“The federal government has asked if we will support Novak Djokovic’s visa application to enter Australia,” Pulford said in a message on Twitter.“We will not be providing Novak Djokovic with individual visa application support to participate in the 2022 Australian Open Grand Slam.”The Australian newspaper said Djokovic was seeking to enter the country on […]
Djokovic hits reported visa snag on Australia trip
