World Jan 16 Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
World Jan 14 Djokovic ruling fits with Australia’s tough immigration line Djokovic, who is unvaccinated against the coronavirus, faces deportation from Australia after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke on Friday revoked his visa for the second time, citing health and “good order” considerations. By Nick Perry, Steve McMorran, Associated Press
World Jan 08 Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month Djokovic was given a medical exemption backed by the Victoria state government and Australian Open organizers on Jan. 1, based on information he supplied to two independent medical panels, and he was approved for a visa electronically. By John Pye, Associated Press
World Jan 06 Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia Locked in a dispute over his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic is confined to an immigration detention hotel in Australia as he awaits a ruling on whether can compete in the Australian Open later this month. By John Pye, Associated Press
Jan 05 Tennis star Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia over visa, will not compete in tournament By John Pye, Associated Press The Australian Border Force issued a statement early Thursday local time saying Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet entry requirements and "has visa has been subsequently canceled."… Continue reading
Feb 21 Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam title By Associated Press Djokovic used improved serving, along with his usual relentless returning and baseline excellence to grab 11 of 13 games in one stretch and beat Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 for a third consecutive Australian Open trophy. Continue reading
Feb 20 Osaka wins Australian Open By Associated Press Osaka improved to 4-0 in Grand Slam finals by grabbing six consecutive games to pull away in what initially was a tight contest, beating Brady 6-4, 6-3 at Melbourne Park on Saturday. Continue reading