Serbia’s president urges Djokovic to come home
2 years, 11 months ago

Serbia’s president urges Djokovic to come home

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s president called on Novak Djokovic to return to his native country on Sunday hours after the top-ranked tennis player lost his court battle to play at the Australian Open and was deported. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic accused Australian authorities of “harassing” Djokovic and called the court ruling “a farce.” He said he spoke to Djokovic on Sunday. “We will be here to share the blows he received, to help him regain his energy, his faith in this sport, above all in fair play, which was completely absent.” Serbian populist politicians, seizing on a potential opportunity to score popularity points ahead of Serbia’s elections in April, as well as the majority of the public were dismayed by Djokovic’s “ordeal” in Australia. “In any case, I can’t wait to see Novak Djokovic in our country, in Serbia, so we can go through this together and so we can offer support in these difficult moments.” Djokovic has won nine Australian Open titles, including three in a row, and a total of 20 Grand Slam singles trophies, tied with rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the most in the history of men’s tennis. The Serbian tennis association expressed “huge disappointment” and described the decision to deport Djokovic as “political.” “This decision has only deprived the world from watching Novak’s fight for the tenth Australian Open and 21st Grand Slam title,” it said in a statement.

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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CNN  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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CNN  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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ABC  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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China Daily  

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The Hindu  

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The Telegraph  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic lands in Australia after ban overturned, says he feels welcomed

The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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Novak Djokovic says difficult to forget deportation, but no hard feelings after returning to Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic says difficult to forget deportation, but no hard feelings after returning to Australia

India Today  

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Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation

The Hindu  

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Novak Djokovic due to return to Australia, says tennis boss
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic due to return to Australia, says tennis boss

The Hindu  

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1 year, 11 months ago

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News 18  

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Novak Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title, equals Roger Federer's record
2 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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Djokovic confirms he has visa to play in 2023 Australian Open
2 years, 1 month ago

Djokovic confirms he has visa to play in 2023 Australian Open

The Hindu  

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Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open

Associated Press  

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21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic to miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals due to personal reasons
2 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic's return to action has been further delayed after missing out on playing at the US Open. Djokovic, who was forced to pull out of the US Open owing to his stand to not get vaccinated against Covid-19, will miss Serbia's Davis Cup Finals due to personal reasons, the country's tennis federation announced on …

Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open; can’t travel to States
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open; can’t travel to States

Associated Press  

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Novak Djokovic Out of US Open Over Lack of Covid Vaccination
2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic Out of US Open Over Lack of Covid Vaccination

News 18  

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. “Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open," Djokovic wrote, wishing luck to his fellow players, and said he would “keep in good shape …

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic withdraws from U.S. Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic withdraws from U.S. Open

LA Times  

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the U.S. Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s final Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, hours before the draw for the event was …

US Open: Novak Djokovic Covid ban slammed by John McEnroe
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open: Novak Djokovic Covid ban slammed by John McEnroe

Daily Mail  

John McEnroe has described the Covid rules that are expected to prevent unvaccinated Novak Djokovic playing in the US Open as a 'joke'. Novak Djokovic, pictured after winning Wimbledon last month, is set to miss next week's US Open because of his Covid vaccine status The Serbian star has refused to have the Covid vaccine and will be barred from …

Novak Djokovic's US Covid vaccination ban branded 'a joke' by John McEnroe
2 years, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic's US Covid vaccination ban branded 'a joke' by John McEnroe

The Telegraph  

Four-times US Open winner John McEnroe said it would be "a joke" if Novak Djokovic is unable to compete at the US tournament starting later this month due to his Covid-19 vaccination status. Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine and appears set to miss out on the year's last Grand Slam due to current US rules that require travellers …

Unvaccinated US swimmer welcomed to Australia just months after Novak Djokovic was DEPORTED
2 years, 4 months ago

Unvaccinated US swimmer welcomed to Australia just months after Novak Djokovic was DEPORTED

Daily Mail  

Australia will roll out the red carpet for unvaccinated US swimmer Michael Andrew, just six months after deporting Novak Djokovic for refusing to get the Covid jab. And according to The Courier Mail, Andrew will be free to travel to Australia for this week's Duel in the Pool between the US and Australia in Sydney, in a surprising move following …

Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at US Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Unvaccinated Djokovic still hopes to play at US Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic is holding out hope that he’ll be able to compete at the U.S. Open despite not being vaccinated against the coronavirus. The 21-time Grand Slam champion said Saturday on his social media accounts that he’s been training as if he’ll play at Flushing Meadows when the last major of the year begins Aug. 29. The …

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation
2 years, 5 months ago

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation

News 18  

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic “believes things will change" and he will be allowed to compete at next year’s Australian Open. Djokovic suffered a major blow earlier in the year, as he was not allowed to defend his title at the 2021 Australian Open since he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. “As things stand now, I cannot travel …

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