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.
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‘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.
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.
Novak Djokovic must wait for 100th tour-level title after Brisbane defeat
Novak Djokovic’s bid for his 100th tour-level title will have to wait after he was knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International by Reilly Opeka.
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open Preparations Take Hit With Loss To Reilly Opelka
Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka. The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3. Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at 37 he still had the game to trouble the younger players. But Opelka, 27, a former world number 17 who was out of the game for almost two years from 2022-24 following hip and wrist surgeries, dominated the Serb and wrapped up a comfortable win in an hour and 40 minutes.