Djokovic confirmed in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic practices at Melbourne Park as questions remain over the legal battle regarding his visa to play in the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, January 13, 2022. REUTERS

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic was confirmed in the Australian Open draw on Thursday despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time.

The 34-year-old defending champion was drawn to play unseeded fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round at Melbourne Park.