Page 14 - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic supporters demonstrate outside Melbourne hotel

Novak Djokovic supporters on Sunday demonstrated outside Melbourne's Park Hotel as the tennis superstar spent a fourth day among the hotel's unwilling occupants

Lawyers of Novak Djokovic say he had Covid-19 last month: Report

The No. 1-ranked Djokovic was denied entry at the Melbourne airport late Wednesday

Djokovic wants to see justice served, truth revealed, says brother Djordje

Djokovic on Friday had thanked people for their support since he was refused entry to Australia over his COVID-19 vaccine status.

Tennis: Top-ranked Novak Djokovic spends religious day in detention

Djokovic has been receiving calls from Serbia, including from his parents and the president, hoping to boost his spirits

Novak Djokovic breaks silence, thanks fans amid Australian visa row

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.

Djokovic can play in French Open even if unvaccinated: France's sports min

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play in the French Open even if he is not vaccinated against Covid-19, France's sports minister Roxane Maracineanu said on Friday

Tennis top-ranked Novak Djokovic spends religious day in detention

Men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic was spending one his important religious holidays in an Australian detention hotel working on his challenge against deportation

Novak Djokovic sinks Australian Open bid before it begins

Novak Djokovic's abrupt exit from the Australian Open gives new meaning to the term "unforced error." Just to be clear, Djokovic could have steered clear of the entire mess by getting vaccinated like Rafa Nadal, his greatest rival, and just about all the other players, officials, staff members and even fans who set foot inside Melbourne Park when the tournament begins Jan. 17. Or like the "handful" of other players that Australian Open director Craig Tiley acknowledged were also granted exemptions, he could have simply shown up, shut up and kept his fingers crossed hoping that nobody noticed. Instead, just before his flight from Dubai to Australia, Djokovic bragged about it on Twitter. "I've spent fantastic quality time with loved ones over break & today I'm heading Down Under with an exemption permission," Djokovic wrote. "Let's go 2022." Not so fast. Djokovic is almost unbeatable at tennis, but politics is a whole other game. By the time he landed at Melbourne's Tullamarine ..

'Djokovic knew the rules': Nadal short on sympathy for World No.1

Rafa Nadal appeared to be short on sympathy for Novak Djokovic as he shared his thoughts on his great rival's current plight

No immediate deportation for Djokovic; to stay in Australia till Monday

Novak Djokovic won his court bid and as a result, there would be no immediate deportation, allowing the defending Australian Open champion to stay in Melbourne until at least Monday

Explained: Why was Novak Djokovic not let into Australia?

Novak Djokovic came within one victory of sweeping all four of last year's Grand Slam tennis tournaments and entered 2022 needing one title to set the men's record of 21 major championships

Djokovic set to miss Australian Open after entry denied over Covid policy

The top-ranked Djokovic flew in after receiving a medical exemption from the strict vaccination requirements in place for the Australian Open, where he is a nine-time winner

Novak Djokovic medical exemption sparks Australian Open debate

The exemption allows the top-ranked Djokovic entry to the tournament regardless of his vaccination status

Novak Djokovic says he has 'exemption permission' for Australia

Novak Djokovic looks to be heading to the Australian Open. The top-ranked Djokovic said in a post on Instagram on Tuesday he has got an exemption permission to travel to Australia. Djokovic has continually refused to reveal if he is vaccinated against the coronavirus, a requirement to play in Melbourne. If he plays at the year's first major, he will seek a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. He is tied with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20.

No Novak Djokovic yet but rest of tennis prepares for Australian Open

In Adelaide, there is a joint ATP and WTA tournament this week. Next week, both Adelaide and Sydney will hold joint ATP-WTA tournaments.

Serbian player not sure of Novak Djokovic's Australian Open plans

Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic says he's not sure whether Novak Djokovic will play the Australian Open and he and other teammates don't know the reason why Djokovic pulled out of the ATP Cup.

Novak Djokovic named best Balkan athlete for record seventh time

The 34-year-old Serbian tennis great is ranked No. 1 in the world

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, organizers said Wednesday.

Djokovic pulls out of ATP Cup, adds to Australian Open mystery: Reports

Djokovic has added further mystery to his participation in next year's Australian Open -- where he is the defending champion --, reportedly opting to skip the ATP Cup, scheduled in Sydney from Jan 1-9

News of Djokovic seeking vax exemption for Australian Open false: McNamee

Paul McNamee added he is "very confident" the Serbian is vaccinated and will play in the opening major of the year.