Australian Open heckler yells, ‘Get vaccinated’ as Novak Djokovic prepares to serve

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic is back at the Australian Open, and the world’s number-one player is continuing his winning ways. 

Djokovic is looking for his 25th Grand Slam title and his 11th win in Melbourne. 

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his victory in the Men's Singles Third Round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.  (Will Murray/Getty Images)

On Friday, Djokovic extended his winning streak at Melbourne Park to 31 in a straight-set victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

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The victory wasn’t without controversy. 

As Djokovic prepared to serve for match point, a fan in the crowd had something to say. 

"Get vaccinated, mate," the fan yelled as the crowd murmured and booed. 

Djokovic stepped back before serving an ace to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open. 

Djokovic is well known for his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine, which he refused to take, resulting in his deportation from Australia in 2022. 

Djokovic was initially granted an exemption to compete in the 2022 Australian Open. However, when he arrived in the country, he was told his exemption was not valid. 

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his victory in the Men's Singles Third Round match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.  (Will Murray/Getty Images)

Djokovic was later deported from the country by Immigration Minister Alex