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13 Jan, 4 tweets, 3 min read
The #AusOpen draw has been postponed until further notice, organizers said, amid uncertainty over Novak Djokovic's participation in the tournament reut.rs/34NXkkf
Explainer: What could Novak Djokovic face next in Australia visa fight reut.rs/33opEJb
BREAKING: Novak Djokovic included in #AusOpen draw
UPDATE: Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic was included in the #AusOpen official draw, although uncertainty remained about whether the government will cancel the top seed's visa for a second time reut.rs/3FlQEX1

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