Tennis player Novak Djokovic, who is in the middle of a medical exemption controversy in Australia, is currently being investigated to determine whether he provided incorrect information in his traveller form. The investigation, which has not been officially confirmed, is the latest in a week-long drama following the player’s airport detention on last Wednesday.
According to the Reuters, some Australian media reported that Australian Border Force was investigating potential discrepancies in the traveller form submitted by Djokovic and his whereabouts in the days before he arrived in Australia. In the document submitted to court Djokovic ticked “no” when asked he had been overseas in the 14 days prior.
Social media posts, however, appeared to show him in Belgrade on Christmas Day and in Spain on Dec. 31.
Novak Djokovic and Benfica’s handball player (the best, btw) Petar Djordjic in Belgrade today. pic.twitter.com/U7lti3xjcQ
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) December 25, 2021
Djokovic was detained by Australian border officials last week when he landed at Melbourne’s airport late on Wednesday. His visa was cancelled because he failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, border officials said.
However, in quashing that decision, Judge Anthony Kelly was critical of the hours-long airport interview and said the player had not been given enough time to contact lawyers and tennis officials to discuss his predicament.
Djokovic had been...
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