Novak Djokovic

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Professional players' group likens tennis organizers to a 'cartel' in its lawsuit

3:18am March 19, 2025

The antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association says the organizations that run the sport hold "complete control over the players' pay and working conditions."

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Novak Djokovic retires injured from Australian Open semifinal, as some fans boo

2:47am January 24, 2025

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was booed by some sections of the crowd after retiring injured from his Australian Open semifinal against German Alexander Zverev.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Daniil Medvedev during their semi final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 2.

Djokovic withdraws from U.S. tournament after his bid for a COVID vaccine waiver fails

1:41pm March 06, 2023

by The Associated Press

The world's top-ranked player Novak Djokovic won't play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells after losing his bid to enter the U.S. unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Russian Karen Khachanov, during the ATP Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship on Feb. 23. Thanks to loosening COVID-19 restrictions in France, Djokovic is set to compete in May at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic and Russian athletes are likely to compete at the French Open

2:50pm March 16, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

Organizers at Roland-Garros said Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic should be allowed to compete at the French Open thanks to loosened COVID rules in France.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic he says he'd rather skip tournaments like the French Open than get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Novak Djokovic says he will skip tournaments rather than get the COVID vaccine

12:19pm February 15, 2022

by Bill Chappell

The Serbian tennis star says he understands he may miss the French Open and Wimbledon as a result. He adds that his decision is personal and he shouldn't be lumped in with anti-vaccination activists.

Novak Djokovic prepares to take his seat on a plane to Belgrade, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

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Djokovic arrives in Serbia after deportation from Australia

7:39am January 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

A handful of fans waving the Serbian flag greeted Djokovic at the airport.

Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic practices on Margaret Court Arena on Thursday ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne on Thursday.

Djokovic's appeal of his canceled visa moves to a higher court

9:31pm January 14, 2022

by The Associated Press

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he canceled Djokovic's visa on "health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so."

In this image taken from aerial video footage, tennis star Novak Djokovic practices on the tennis court on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia.

Djokovic gets some court time in Australia as leaders discuss his visa

3:11am January 11, 2022

by The Associated Press

The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia talked by phone about the tennis star's visa as he is seeded No. 1 in Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic stands with Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley during the trophy presentation at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, last February.

Djokovic's visa is reinstated, but his Australian Open status remains unclear

11:01am January 10, 2022

by Bill Chappell

The tennis star, who sought a COVID-19 vaccine exemption to play in the tournament, could face deportation again. The battle has sparked protests in the widely vaccinated country.

Protesters and fans of Novak Djokovic gather outside the Park Hotel, used as an immigration detention hotel where Djokovic is confined in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday.

Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, grounds for vaccination exemption

9:49am January 08, 2022

by The Associated Press

If he fails to have his visa cancellation overturned and gets deported, Novak Djokovic risks missing more than one Australian Open and could be barred for up to three years.