Novak Djokovic will face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in the Australian Open first round, according to the draw on Thursday, on condition that he is not sent off by then.
The Serbian, not vaccinated against Covid, is still awaiting a decision from the Australian Minister of Immigration, who has discretionary power to deport him.
A court decision issued on Monday authorizes the title holder to remain in the country despite irregularities in the procedure for obtaining his visa.