Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'
Novak Djokovic on Thursday said he plans to provide his "version" of what happened during the fiasco that led to his deportation ahead of the Australian Open in the coming days.
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Novak Djokovic To Speak About Australian Open Controversy In "7 To 10 Days"
Novak Djokovic on Thursday said he plans to provide his "version" of what happened during the fiasco that led to his deportation ahead of the Australian Open in the coming days. The world number one's visa was cancelled last month ahead of the season-opening Grand Slam over his Covid-19 vaccination status, and he has kept a relatively low profile since returning to Serbia -- making just a handful of brief appearances. "I plead for patience and in the next seven to ten days I will speak to the media more thoroughly about my version of the story," said Djokovic during a joint press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade.
Serbia president praises Djokovic's 'great fight' in Australia
BELGRADE : Serbia's president on Thursday praised tennis star Novak Djokovic's "great fight" over his bid to play at the Australia Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Serbian prosecutors deny claims Novak Djokovic used fake positive Covid tests
Serbian prosecutors have rejected claims Novak Djokovic used faked positive Covid tests to try and enter Australia and compete in the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic's Covid tests taken before the Australian Open were not falsified, says Serbian authorities
Novak Djokovic's Covid-19 tests taken prior to the Australian Open in December were valid, according to Serbian authorities. A BBC report had cast doubt on the sequencing of the tests that were submitted to Australian officials ahead of the 34-year-old's unsuccessful attempt to play in the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic Covid Tests Were Valid: Serbian Officials
Novak Djokovic's Covid tests submitted to Australian officials last month were legitimate, Serbian authorities said Wednesday, after a string of media reports questioned the authenticity of the documents. The 34-year-old world number one was unable to play in the Australian Open after being deported over Covid-19 vaccination issues, despite initially receiving an exemption from officials based on an positive PCR test weeks ahead of the tournament.
Djokovic Covid tests were valid: Serbian officials
Novak Djokovic's Covid tests submitted to Australian officials last month were legitimate, Serbian authorities said Wednesday, after a string of media reports questioned the authenticity of the documents.