Aussie draw delayed; Novak to face fellow Serb

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian Open draw was delayed Thursday amid uncertainty over top-ranked Novak Djokovic’s visa status. The draw, to determine the men’s and women’s singles brackets at the year’s first tennis major, was scheduled to be held at 3 p.m. local time in Melbourne, but a tournament official told waiting media that the ceremony had been postponed until […]

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Djokovic’s travel to Spain reportedly investigated by local authorities

Novak Djokovic’s entry into Spain days before arriving in Melbourne is now being investigated by the Spanish government, according to a local media report, with the Australian government poised to announce its own decision on the player’s Australian visa on Thursday afternoon. As the world waits to hear Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision, the International Tennis Writers Association said it […]

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Novak Djokovic’s visa fiasco to have huge impact on Rafael Nadal debate – ‘Such a fighter’

Djokovic admits attending interview with journalist while Covid positive We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The final decision on Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa could affect the […]

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Serbian PM slams Djokovic for "clear violation of rules" with jail term possible

Novak Djokovic admitted to breaching Serbia’s Covid protocols while the country's Prime Minister insisted the rules ‘apply to all’ – which means the world number one could be punished. Djokovic sensationally admitted to lying on his entry declaration form and interacting with others while knowingly infected with Covid. While the world awaits immigration minister Alex Hawke’s final decision regarding his […]

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Deported doubles player frustrated by Djokovic decision

Renata Voracova, the Czech tennis player who was deported from Australia after her visa was cancelled because of her COVID-19 vaccination status, has spoken of her frustration at seeing Novak Djokovic win his court battle to stay in the country. Like Djokovic, doubles specialist Voracova was granted a medical exemption by Tennis Australia to compete at the Australian Open after […]

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