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Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his semi final victory over Jannik Sinner of Italy during day twelve of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2023 in London, England. Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images

‘World watching’ as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title

Victory on Sunday will put the 36-year-old just one major away from completing the first men’s calendar Grand Slam since 1969

Novak Djokovic claims he did not say he was “anti-vax” when in Australia “because no one asked me for my stance and opinion on vaccination”.(Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Djokovic prepared to miss out on Grand Slam history to avoid vaccination

World number one Novak Djokovic has claimed he is not anti-vaccination but would rather skip Grand Slams than be forced to get a Covid jab.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after winning against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in their men’s singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Nadal ‘doesn’t care’ if he’s best ever after record 21st Slam

The 35-year-old Spaniard roared back from two sets down to defeat Russian second seed Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final

Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia is congratulated at the net by Rafael Nadal of Spain after their match on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the semi finals of the singles competition at the 2021 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on June 11th 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Nadal says justice has spoken over Djokovic ‘mess’

The Spanish great also said that he would have preferred it if his rival and defending champion Djokovic had been playing in the first Grand Slam of the year

The visa decision put the Serbian world number one’s dream of a 10th Australian Open title and a record 21st Grand Slam in peril.

Australia cancels Novax Djokovic visa again: immigration minister

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he acted on “health and good order grounds on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so”.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Djokovic arrived in Melbourne on Thursday night to play in the upcoming Australian Open and was denied entry to Australia due to his inability to meet Australian entry requirements. He was sent to an immigration detention hotel while the decision to cancel his visa was reviewed in the Australian Federal Circuit Court. Djokovic was granted permission to enter Australia on Monday night and resumed practising soon after with another session this afternoon, while the Federal Government decides if they should still cancel his visa. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open as deportation threat looms

The unvaccinated world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is seen during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Djokovic admits ‘errors’ as he fights to avoid Australian deportation

The world number one said his team had offered fresh information to the Australian government, which is pondering whether to cancel his visa, again, and throw him out of the…

Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices on Rod Laver Arena ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Djokovic arrived in Melbourne on Thursday night to play in the upcoming Australian Open and was denied entry to Australia due to his inability to meet Australian entry requirements. He was sent to an immigration detention hotel while the decision to cancel his visa was reviewed in the Australian Federal Circuit Court. Djokovic was granted permission to enter Australia on Monday night and resumed practising soon after with another session this afternoon, while the Federal Government decides if they should still cancel his visa. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Djokovic saga throws light on migrants’ ordeal in Australia

For four nights, Melbourne’s infamous ‘alternative place of detention’ for migrants became his abode: no tennis courts, no swimming pool and no leaving

Djokovic trains as Australian Open dream hangs in balance

Doubts have emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic’s travel declaration, reportedly filled out before he flew in from Spain.

World number one Novak Djokovic

Djokovic wins Australia visa case, judge orders his release

In an emergency online court hearing, the judge ordered that the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa ‘be quashed’

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)

Concern deepens for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s safety after email

Peng Shuai has not been heard from since alleging two weeks ago that a powerful Chinese politician had sexually assaulted her

World number one Novak Djokovic

‘No-vax’ Djokovic against compulsory coronavirus vaccination

The Serbian tennis ace, who is in lockdown in Spain, spoke out against being forced to receive a vaccination in order to travel to tournaments

Young guns: Dominic Thiem will meet Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals today. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Aussie Open may herald new era

“The young guns are missing a bit of guts. A bit of balls. A bit of ‘Okay, I’m here and I want to win and I’m going to do whatever it takes’.” John McEnroe It’s been 19 years…

Nick Kyrigios at the Citi Open. (Rob Carr/M&G)

Nick Kyrgios can play, he just doesn’t want to

The Australian has outrageous talent with a racquet, although his tongue and antics steal the show more often than his talent

Roger Federer in action during his semi-final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via Reuters)

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final

Whoever emerges as champion on Sunday, it will yet again confirm the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal

‘I believe that Chris probably did some good work out there, and I don’t see him doing negative things or enough negative things to not continue in the position,’ says Rafael Nadal. (AFP)

Tensions rise as Nadal backs under-pressure ATP boss

Rafael Nadal says he didn’t believe it is healthy to chop and change the ATP leadership

With the help of an aware and critical audience, they must monitor themselves and one another, as they have done in the past. (Gemma Ritchie/M&G)

Federer, Djokovic aim for seven

Murray and Nadal’s fitness may be a problem in the Oz Open — but youngsters are waiting in the wings

Novak Djokovic (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Djokovic and Halep top seeds at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is aiming to make history by claiming a record seventh Australian Open crown when the tournament starts at Melbourne Park on Monday

No stopping Novak: The world’s highest-ranked tennis player made history by rising from number 22 to number one last season. He is now the oldest year-end world number one. (Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters)

Big four in tennis still the ones to beat, says Djokovic

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and himself — were still the favourites to win Grand Slam titles in 2019

Australian Open organisers said Serena Williams was among the entries for the opening Grand Slam of the year as she attempts to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24. (Reuters/Toby Melville)

Serena, Nadal and Murray all confirmed for Australian Open

Serena Williams will make her return to the Australian Open for the first time since winning in 2017 when eight-weeks pregnant