Page 11 - Novak Djokovic

Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required Covid-19 vaccination

Ruled out: Australia deports Novak 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. A masked Djokovic was photographed in a Melbourne airport lounge with two government officials in black uniforms before he left for Dubai. It's not clear where he will go from there. Among the possibilities are Spain, Monaco or his native Serbia, where he has an almost iconic status and would likely be greeted with a hero's welcome. The No 1-ranked tennis star has spent the past 10 days at the center of a dizzying drama over his vaccination status that has polarized opinion worldwide and struck a chord in Australia, where coronavirus cases are surging. The 34-year-old said he was "extremely disappointed" by a court's decision Sunday that led to his deportation. But he added that he respected the ruling and would cooperate with authorities. The saga began when Djokovic was granted an exemption to strict ...

Novak Djokovic loses shot at history, deported after court ruling

Tennis star's anti-vax stance has cost him a potential payday of $2.1 million

Novak Djokovic loses deportation appeal; not to play Australian Open

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

Djokovic detention: Case to be heard by a three-judge panel on Sunday

World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic's hopes of defending his Australian Open crown rest on the outcome of the hearing on Sunday morning, which will reportedly be conducted by three judges.

Nadal, others on Djokovic detention: 'Bit tired of the situation'

For now, No. 1-seeded Djokovic is scheduled to play Monday on Day 1 of year's first major tournament, where both he and Nadal could claim a 21st Grand Slam trophy

How Novak Djokovic plans to fight deportation from Australia in court

Djokovic won his first legal round against Australian authorities who want to deport him. But the world tennis No. 1 now faces a formidable challenge on Sunday in his second round

Novak Djokovic back in immigration detention in Australia: Report

Djokovic was reported to be back in immigration detention Saturday after his legal challenge to avoid being deported from Australia for being unvaccinated for COVID-19 was moved to a higher court

Serbian President says Novak Djokovic being 'mistreated' in Australia

Serbian President Aleksander Vucic has criticised the Australian government for "mistreating" world No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic.

Australia says Novak Djokovic's vaccination stance poses a public risk

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke barred the world's top-ranked tennis player despite saying Djokovic had entered Australia with a valid medical exemption from being vaccinated

Novak Djokovic's appeal of canceled visa moves to higher court

Djokovic's effort to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for Covid moved to a higher court Saturday as the No. 1-ranked tennis player appealed the second cancellation of his visa

Australian Open will be great with or without Novak Djokovic, says Nadal

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.Ahead of the start of the season's first Grand Slam on Monday, Nadal at Melbourne Park in his pre-event press conference said: "Australian Open will be a great Australian Open with or without him."Currently, nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is still in the draw to defend his title in Melbourne after the Serbian's visa was cancelled on Friday by Hawke, the Australian Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs. Djokovic is placed against compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening round.When asked about how different AO 2022 would look with Djokovic in the draw and without him, Rafa said: "I tell you one thing, it's very clear that Novak Djokovic is one of the best players of the history, without a doubt.""But there is no one player in ...

Novak Djokovic entangles sponsors in Australian Open vax uproar

The world's top-ranked men's tennis player is the top seed and defending champion at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic in the dock as Australia revokes his visa, again

Case to be heard today before Federal Court following an emergency hearing

Djokovic won't be deported from Australia on Friday, confirm officials

Lawyers for Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke have agreed to not deport World number one men's singles tennis player Novak Djokovic from Australia.

Djokovic faces deportation after Australia revokes visa for second time

Djokovic's lawyers are expected to appeal the cancelation in as they successfully did after the first cancellation.

Novak Djokovic still in Australian Open, all anyone talks about

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.

Australian Open: Where does Djokovic's Australian visa saga stand?

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.

Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues

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

Australia PM Morrison declines to comment on Djokovic's visa status

Australian PM Scott Morrison said he did not want to comment on Novak Djokovic's visa status