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Novak Djokovic With Point To Prove Against Younger Rivals At Australian Open

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown. Chinks in the armour of the 37-year-old former world number one were exposed last year when he failed to clinch a major title for the first time since 2017, although he did win Olympic gold. The Serb's fallibility was again on show when he was bundled out of the Brisbane International last week in the quarter-finals by American Reilly Opelka.

Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray train in public for first time in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic has trained with new coach Andy Murray for the first time in public ahead of the Australian Open.

‘Djokovic still has trauma over Covid deportation’

Novak Djokovic says he still experiences “trauma” when he visits Melbourne, three years after he was deported because of Australia’s Covid-19 regulations. Djokovic, who was not vaccinated against the virus, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government on “health and good order” grounds. He was forced to stay at an immigration hotel for five days while he unsuccessfully appealed against the decision and was eventually forced to leave the country, meaning he missed the 2022 Australian Open. Djokovic returned to Melbourne the following year, with Covid restrictions eased, and went on to win the Grand Slam for a record 10th time. The Serb, 37, is back in Australia preparing for the 2025 tournament, which begins on Sunday. “The last couple of times I landed in Australia, to go through passport control and immigration – I had a bit of trauma from three years ago,” Djokovic told Melbourne’s Herald Sun., external.

Andy Murray labelled an 'embarrassment' for retirement 'circus' by tennis rival

Andy Murray has been branded as an "embarrassment" by controversial tennis star Alexander Bublik.

Norrie apologises after accidentally hitting fan with racket in Auckland

Britain's Cameron Norrie apologised after a racket he tossed flew into the stands and hit a spectator during his 6-2 6-3 loss to Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta in Auckland on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic reveals ‘trauma’ returning to Australia following deportation

Novak Djokovic says he has felt some “trauma” when landing in Australia in the years since he was deported from the country in 2022.

Australian Open: Deportation Fear Still Gives 'Trauma' To Novak Djokovic

Ahead of the start of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, next week, former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago. Djokovic missed the 2022 edition of the Grand Slam in Melbourne as he was not vaccinated for the virus and his visa was cancelled by the Australian government on "health and good order" grounds. He spent five days in an immigration hotel while unsuccessfully appealing the decision before being deported, causing him to miss the hard-court tournament.

Novak Djokovic says he feels 'trauma' on return to Australia

Novak Djokovic says he has felt some "trauma" when landing in Australia in the years since he was deported from the country in 2022.

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Novak Djokovic With Point To Prove Against Younger Rivals At Australian Open

Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray train in public for first time in Melbourne

‘Djokovic still has trauma over Covid deportation’

Andy Murray labelled an 'embarrassment' for retirement 'circus' by tennis rival

Norrie apologises after accidentally hitting fan with racket in Auckland

Novak Djokovic reveals ‘trauma’ returning to Australia following deportation

Australian Open: Deportation Fear Still Gives 'Trauma' To Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic says he feels 'trauma' on return to Australia