Novak Djokovic being investigated for lying on immigration form

Novak Djokovic being investigated for lying on immigration form

New York Post

Novak Djokovic may have bigger problems than playing in the Australian Open.

The world’s No. 1 tennis player is being investigated by Australian border officials for potentially falsely filling out an immigration form. Djokovic stated in the form that he had not traveled in the 14 days before arriving in Australia, but photos and videos appear to have emerged showing him in Spain and Serbia.

Djokovic, who is based in Monte Carlo, has been at the center of an international sporting storm since arriving in Australia last week, having his visa canceled and being detained in a hotel while the matter was sorted out.

A judge ruled that Djokovic’s visa was to be reinstated on Monday and the Serb is working out on the Australian Open grounds in Melbourne. Australia’s immigration minister could still revoke the judge’s decision ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam, which begins Monday. This new information could potentially hurt his case.

According to the Sun, giving “false or misleading information” is a “serious offense” and, if he is convicted, could come with a jail sentence of up to 12 months.

Djokovic was filmed playing tennis on the streets of Belgrade on Dec. 25, and there were photos and video of him training in Spain in early January…

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