Why didn’t Novak Djokovic play in the Australian Open last year? - News Summed Up

Why didn’t Novak Djokovic play in the Australian Open last year?


Novak Djokovic is one Grand Slam win away from tying Rafa Nadal’s mark of 22 titles. Visa trouble in 2022Last year, Djokovic came into the Australian Open as the world number one, widely expected to win the title and stake his claim to the being greatest Grand Slam champion ever. Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the country due to being unvaccinated against COVID.https://t.co/PO0yHb050f — CNN International (@cnni) January 24, 2023Having never received any covid vaccine, Djokovic claimed an exemption based on having tested positive in the previous December. After two appeals were exhausted, and much bad press, Djokovic had his visa revoked and was deported from Australia. 30% reported strong support for Djokovic and 29% had no strong opinion on the matter.


Source: CNN January 28, 2023 18:18 UTC



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