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.
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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.
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former world number one Naomi Osaka was tearful after suffering an injury scare just a week before the start of the Australian Open.
Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz lead U.S. past Poland for United Cup title - ESPN
The United States lifted its second United Cup mixed team tournament title in three years Sunday after beating Poland 2-0, with Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz both winning their singles matches.
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former world number one Naomi Osaka was tearful after suffering an injury scare just a week before the start of the Australian Open.
Wimbledon Champion Barbora Krejcikova Pulls Out Of Australian Open 2025
Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova said Sunday she was pulling out of this month's Australian Open over a back injury. "Unfortunately, my back injury, which troubled me at the end of last season, is still not fully healed," the world number ten said on X. "It's really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarter-finals last year." "I'm working hard to get back to full health, and I can't wait to see you on the court soon," Krejcikova added.
Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek, Takes Team USA To United Cup Title
Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney. Gauff opened with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over Swiatek in 1hr 51min of hard-hitting tennis to fire a warning shot ahead of the Australian Open. Big-serving Fritz then battled through against Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) to spark wild celebrations as the Americans won the mixed-teams cup for the second time in three years after winning the inaugural event in 2023.