The Australian Open started on Monday with focus was on forehands and backhands instead of Novak Djokovic fight to avoid deportation because he isn't vaccinated against Covid-19
Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan enjoyed a stellar start to her Australian Open campaign as she moved past rising Colombian Camila Osorio 6-3, 6-3 in the first round at Rod Laver Arena
Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required Covid-19 vaccination
Tennis star's anti-vax stance has cost him a potential payday of $2.1 million
Novak Djokovic's hopes of playing at the Australian Open were dashed Sunday after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star's visa appeal
Serbian President Aleksander Vucic has criticised the Australian government for "mistreating" world No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal on Saturday said the Australian Open is much more important than any one player while talking about his rival Novak Djokovic, who is currently fighting deportation from Australia.
Djokovic's lawyers are expected to appeal the cancelation in as they successfully did after the first cancellation.
As of Thursday night, there still was no resolution, although Djokovic's name was at the top of the men's bracket, with his No. 1 seeding intact.
Novak Djokovic was included in the draw for the Australian Open but he's still waiting to learn if he can stay in the country.
Djokovic remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open, with the tennis star still awaiting a govt decision on whether to deport him for not being vaccinated
Yuki Bhambri suffered a straight sets defeat to Tomas Machac in the Australian Open qualifiers, meaning the year's first Grand Slam will have no Indian participation in the singles main draw.
Novak Djokovic has acknowledged that his Australian travel declaration form contained incorrect information, as the government nears a decision on whether to deport the Serbian tennis star
The draw was to start at 3 p.m. local time (0400 GMT), but after a short delay, a tournament staffer told reporters outsde the media conference room it would not go ahead.
The tennis star is--for now--free to defend his title at the Australian Open after a judge quashed the cancellation of his visa.
An Australian judge questioned on Monday what more the Serbian player could have done to meet Australia's coronavirus entry requirements.
Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from her semifinal match at a WTA tournament in Melbourne with an abdominal injury
Djokovic on Friday had thanked people for their support since he was refused entry to Australia over his COVID-19 vaccine status.
Djokovic has been receiving calls from Serbia, including from his parents and the president, hoping to boost his spirits
World No 1 Novak Djokovic on Friday broke his silence and thanked people around the world for their support amid a visa row over Covid-19 vaccines ahead of this month's Australian Open.