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Djokovic's visa is reinstated but his Australian Open status remains unclear

Australia's immigration minister could still "exercise a personal power of cancelation," which would mean mean Djokovic could face deportation again and miss the tournament, which starts on Jan. 17

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Monday won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated against CIOVID-19, but the government threatened to cancel his visa a second time.

Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated Djokovic's visa, which was canceled after his arrival last week because officials decided he didn't meet the criteria for an exemption to an entry requirement that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated.

The judge also ordered the government to release Djokovic within

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