MELBOURNE (Reuters) – World primary Novak Djokovic will play the late match of the night session at Rod Laver Arena in opposition to fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic when the Australian Open begins on Monday, pending a court decision.
Defending champion Djokovic is interesting the cancellation of his visa by Australia’s Immigration Minister Alex Hawke at the Federal Court, which can launch a decision afterward Sunday as to whether or not the Serb can stay within the nation.
Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel the Serb’s visa for a second time on the grounds he was a risk to public order as a result of his presence would encourage anti-vaccination sentiment.
Should the court rule in opposition to Djokovic, his place within the draw might be taken by a fortunate loser from qualifying.
Djokovic’s match will observe residence favorite Ash Barty’s opener in opposition to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko on Rod Laver Arena’s centre court, in accordance to the order of play launched on Sunday.
Women’s defending champion Naomi Osaka will play unseeded Colombian Camila Osorio within the second match of the day session at Rod Laver Arena, earlier than former males’s Rafa Nadal takes to the court in opposition to American Marcos Giron.
Third seed and Olympic champion Alexander Zverev will meet fellow German Daniel Altmaier within the first night match at Margaret Court Arena, the second showcourt at Melbourne Park.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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