MELBOURNE, Jan 14 — Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open hopes are not quite dead yet but the renewed uncertainty and disruption engulfing the defending champion opens the door for rivals including Rafael Nadal.
The 34-year-old flew in last week claiming a vaccine exemption because of a positive Covid test in mid-December, but border officials rejected it, his visa was revoked and he was moved to a detention centre. If Djokovic, who is drawn against fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round, does play and goes on to win the Australian Open he would become the most successful men’s tennis player in history with 21 majors.His ninth victory in 17 visits at last year’s Covid-delayed Australian Open reinforced his dominance in Melbourne, where he claimed his first Grand Slam title in 2008.
Nadal battled a foot injury for much of last year, ending his season in August, then contracted Covid in December, saying it left him “very sick”.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fresh Djokovic blow opens door for Australian Open rivalsMELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic’s (pix) Australian Open hopes are not quite dead yet but the renewed uncertainty and disruption engulfing the defending cham...
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »
Monfils suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open | Malay MailADELAIDE, Jan 12 — France’s Gael Monfils suffered an injury scare ahead of next week’s Australian Open when he was forced to withdraw from his Adelaide International Two second-round clash against Monfils, who won the Adelaide International One tournament last week, took the first set in a...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Djokovic’s Australian visa row fuels vaccination debate in Serbia | Malay MailBELGRADE, Jan 13 — While Australia’s Serbian community turned out in force to show their support for tennis ace Novak Djokovic in his visa row, in his homeland opinions are divided on his aversion to getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. Arriving in Melbourne to take part in the... There is no vaccination debate in Serbia. If you want vaccine you can to choose between 6 different, and if you don't want vaccine nobody will bother you. Simply as that. P. S. Most people in Serbia don't want vaccine and we don't have any hard laws about corona or lockdown.
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Djokovic case referred to Australian Federal Court, says judge | Malay MailMELBOURNE, Jan 14 — Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s last-gasp bid to avoid deportation and play in next week’s Australian Open suffered a potential setback today, when his case was transferred to the Federal Court. Judge Anthony Kelly said a new court and new judge would have to hear the...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
India Open: Tze Yong, Peng Soon-Valeree clear first hurdle | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Rising men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong caused a huge upset when he stunned seventh seed Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia 21-16, 14-21, 21-5 in the first round of the India Open today. The 21-year-old Johor shuttler had to slog for an hour to dispose of the world number 28...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
European stocks climb at open before US inflation data | Malay MailLONDON, Jan 12 — Europe’s main stock markets rose at the open today with all eyes on the latest US inflation reading. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed 0.5 per cent to 7,529.64 points. In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX index gained 0.6 per cent to 16,039.80 points and the Paris CAC...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »