LOOK! Novak Djokovic practices ahead of Australian Open as visa decision looms following COVID-19 storm

World number 1 admitted to breaking isolation while positive, could be deported

Published: January 13, 2022 13:02 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Lashing out... Novak Djokovic of Serbia takes part in a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 13, 2022. The world number one has admitted there were mistakes on his immigration forms and to meeting a journalist despite testing positive for Covid-19, as Australia mulls deporting him. Image Credit: AFP

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Stern face... The Serbian star made the admissions in an Instagram post to clarify "ongoing misinformation" about his movements. He has been included in the draw for the Australian Open and is hoping he will be allowed to play next week but that remains to be seen... Image Credit: AFP

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Hitting back... Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, suggested the 20-time Grand Slam champion will not be allowed to stay in the country unless he can substantiate a medical exemption allowing him to be unvaccinated against the deadly virus. Image Credit: AFP

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Under pressure... If he is allowed to compete and goes on to win the tournament which would be his 21st Grand Slam - he would overtake Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to become the most successful male tennis player in history... Image Credit: AFP

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In deep thought... He blamed “human error” for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and has apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot and meeting a journalist whilst he was positive for COVID-19 last month. Image Credit: AFP

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Cooling down... Though the 34-year-old is training now for the tournament at Melbourne Park, he may still have his visa cancelled. Image Credit: AFP

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No laughing matter... Australians are not happy with the unvaccinated anti-vax tennis player and have questioned how it is possible that he is allowed into the country to ply his trade and wander freely while Australian police, doctors, nurses and many others are being sacked for a similar stance... Image Credit: AFP

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