Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the Australian Open title to claim a record 21st Grand Slam crown to move ahead of the Serbian star in the all-time standings. Nadal overcame Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic in Melbourne on Sunday, battling back from two sets …
Read More »Medvedev stands in way of Nadal & history, but shadow of Djokovic row lingers
A thrilling spectacle awaits tennis fans on Sunday as Daniil Medvedev faces Rafael Nadal for the 2022 Australian Open title. But as it had seemed to some that Novak Djokovic’s mere participation would have guaranteed another Grand Slam win for the Serb, will his proverbial fingerprints be all over the trophy …
Read More »Serb marches on in Australia after vowing to ‘avenge’ Djokovic
Miomir Kecmanovic produced the biggest win of his career to move into the Australian Open fourth round, as the Serbian star who had been scheduled to meet Novak Djokovic earlier in the tournament continued his progress. Kecmanovic saw off Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Sonego in four sets in Melbourne on …
Read More »Djokovic has 80% share in biotech firm developing Covid treatment – report
Novak Djokovic and his wife hold a majority stake in a Danish biotech company which is aiming to develop a medical treatment to combat coronavirus, the firm’s chief executive has said. QuantBioRes CEO Ivan Loncarevic revealed the news to Reuters on Wednesday. The Serbian star and his wife, Jelena, have …
Read More »Tennis legend in damning verdict on ‘weird’ Djokovic fiasco
One of the most outspoken figures in tennis has savaged the Australian government over Novak Djokovic’s deportation, calling his Covid vaccination row nonsense as part of a rant in which he seemed confused about some of the facts. Passionate pundit McEnroe has received a mixed reaction after reportedly calling Djokovic’s …
Read More »Aussie PM comments on chances of Djokovic visa ban ending early
Novak Djokovic could avoid a three-year ban from Australia but would only be allowed to return “in the right circumstances,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested. Djokovic, 34, lost his last-ditch legal bid to remain in Australia on Sunday when a federal court ruled unanimously in support of Immigration Minister …
Read More »Djokovic ‘must pay huge sum to Australia’ – report
Novak Djokovic’s stare-down with Australian immigration officials looks set to hit the world number one financially, with a report claiming to reveal the vast costs he is said to have been ordered to pay the country’s government. The unanimous decision by Australian judges to rubber-stamp Djokovic’s deportation ahead of the …
Read More »Is Djokovic facing a 3-year ban from Australia?
Novak Djokovic may have played his final match at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena amid a potential visa nightmare which could banish the Australian Open’s most successful star of the modern era from Australia for the next three years. When can Djokovic return to Australia? The legal defeat, which is arguably …
Read More »Serb warns of ‘powers’ against Djokovic in NATO bombing message
Novak Djokovic’s Australian exit over his Covid vaccination status is the latest injustice against his country, an ex-player has claimed while referencing the NATO bombings which the champion endured as a child in Belgrade. The 12-year-old Djokovic had to shelter from NATO warfare in the Serbian capital when the bombing campaign …
Read More »Djokovic takes flight as leaders & players attack ‘political agenda’
Novak Djokovic has left Australia after having his visa canceled over his Covid vaccination status – and tennis leaders and some of his fellow stars have given their reaction to the Australian Open champion’s ordeal. Hours after a court upheld the decision by Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke to oust Djokovic …
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