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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says he nonetheless suffers trauma after Covid-19 deportation from Melbourne in 2022
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says he nonetheless suffers trauma after Covid-19 deportation from Melbourne in 2022

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Novak Djokovic says he nonetheless suffers “trauma” when he visits Melbourne after being deported from Australia in 2022 because of the nation’s Covid-19 protocols.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion isn’t vaccinated towards the virus and had his visa cancelled by the Australian authorities three years in the past, resulting in him lacking the Australian Open.

Djokovic returned a 12 months later to win the match for a tenth time and will probably be trying so as to add to that tally at Albert Park when the 2025 version begins on January 12.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says he nonetheless suffers trauma after Covid-19 deportation from Melbourne in 2022

Highlights from Djokovic’s shock defeat to Reilly Opelka on the Brisbane Worldwide

The Serb, who misplaced to eventual champion Jannik Sinner within the semi-finals 12 months in the past, informed Melbourne’s Herald Solar: “I have to be quite frank.

“The final couple of occasions that I landed in Australia, to undergo passport management and immigration – I had a little bit of trauma from three years in the past.

“And some traces still stay there when I’m passing passport control, just checking out if someone from immigration zone is approaching.”

Djokovic spent 5 days in an immigration centre in 2022 as he unsuccessfully appealed the choice to deport him.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his men's singles quarter-final match against USA's Reilly Opelka at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 3, 2025. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--
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Djokovic: ‘Some traces nonetheless keep there once I’m passing passport management, simply trying out if somebody from immigration zone is approaching’

Djokovic: I do not maintain a grudge

He added: “The person checking my passport – are they going to take me, detain me again or let me go? I must admit I have that feeling.

“I do not maintain a grudge. I got here instantly the 12 months after and I gained.

“My parents and whole team were there and it was actually one of the most emotional wins I’ve ever had, considering all that I’d been through the year before.”

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Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic in Brisbane

Highlights of Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic’s win of their Brisbane Worldwide match.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan stated: “Covid was tough for all of us. It didn’t matter who you were or what you did, it was a tough time.

“The pandemic is behind us and what I am targeted on is supporting an important Australian Open for 2025.

“We are seeing thousands of visitors flock from around the world and around the country to Melbourne for the Australian Open.”

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Murray

Novak Djokovic explains why he selected former rival Andy Murray as his new coach.

Djokovic suffered a shock defeat to Reilly Opelka finally week’s Brisbane Worldwide earlier than the match was gained by Jiri Lehecka when Opelka retired within the first set of the ultimate.

The 37-year-old, who will probably be coached by former rival Sir Andy Murray for the primary time at a Grand Slam, additionally entered the doubles in Brisbane alongside Nick Kyrgios.

Watch the ATP and WTA Excursions, in addition to the US Open in New York, dwell on Sky Sports activities in 2025 or stream with NOW.

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