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Will Djokovic be deported from Australia?

Will Djokovic be deported from Australia?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Serbia's parliamentary speaker, Ivica Dacic, said on Monday he is concerned tennis star Novak Djokovic could still be deported from Australia despite winning his court case over his visa and vaccination exemption.

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

PIX: How Djokovic demolished Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

IMAGES from the Australian Open final played on Sunday

Djokovic reaches final of own exhibition tournament

Djokovic reaches final of own exhibition tournament

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The tournaments involve eight players each, divided into two pools of four on a round-robin basis. Sets have been slashed to best-of-seven games.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

PIX: Injury halts Dimitrov's charge on struggling Sinner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time but it proved a hard day's work at his Centre Court office.

Tennis 2011: Djokovic clear winner in four-horse race

Tennis 2011: Djokovic clear winner in four-horse race

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

For tennis aficionados, 2011 will always remain a different year. Used to watching Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal sharing the big titles between them, the year marked the coming of age of another player.

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Djokovic absence opens Grand Slam window of opportunity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Djokovic will be nowhere near the centre court after losing his bid to overturn a second visa cancellation.

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Djokovic insists he didn't fake it; willing to talk to Murray

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic has invited Britain's Andy Murray to clear-the-air talks.

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic headed reluctantly home on Monday after being kicked out of Australia because of his COVID-19 unvaccinated status, but the government left the door open for a possible return to his favourite Grand Slam in 2023.

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Djokovic battles Berrettini and history to claim 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

His third straight triumph at the All England Club also earned the Serbian a 20th Grand Slam title

Nadal, a thorn in Djokovic's side as he eyes French Open next year

Nadal, a thorn in Djokovic's side as he eyes French Open next year

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Novak Djokovic, who has never bagged a French Open title, admits that he has got one problem on the clay court and that is Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Sonego's first top-10 victory capped a dream week for the 25-year-old, who lost the final qualifier but entered the main draw as a lucky loser.

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

French Open: Andreeva, Pegula progress to Round 3

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Can they finally end Nadal, Djokovic dominance?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Zverev and Rublev among dark horses for French Open

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Djokovic determined not to get carried away with success

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Novak Djokovic has vowed not to become over-confident as he seeks to extend a 15-match winning streak when he returns to action in Dubai, his first tournament since winning a sixth Australian Open title last month.

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Inspired Wawrinka tames Djokovic to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

There were no jeers this time as Swiss Stan Wawrinka defied the odds to win the French Open with a courageous 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in an enthralling final on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic survives Melbourne furnace to beat Monfils

PHOTOS: Djokovic survives Melbourne furnace to beat Monfils

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Djokovic, playing his first tournament for six months because of an elbow problem, dropped his opening two service games and although he battled back to break Monfils twice he wavered again as scrappy opener went his opponents' way.

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Djokovic defends Australian dynasty against Medvedev rampage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev.

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Djokovic hoping to peak in time for French Open title defence

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Rarely did I feel my best on clay in the first or second tournament in the season. That was the case this season again. It took me two tournaments to really feel that I'm getting closer to the desired level.'

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Djokovic in contention for No.1 spot after Asian 'double'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

With twin successes on the Asian swing of the ATP Tour, Novak Djokovic is back in the reckoning in a comparatively less successful year. And with no points to defend in the weeks ahead, the Serb, says Bikash Mohapatra, is the lone challenger to Roger Federer in the race for the year-end No.1 ranking.

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

PIX: Ruud wins Madrid Open for maiden Masters crown

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Norway's Casper Ruud won his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday, as he stormed to a 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over fifth seed Jack Draper in the Madrid Open final with a gutsy performance that showcased his clay-court mettle.

In decisive moments Wawrinka was a better player, admits Djokovic

In decisive moments Wawrinka was a better player, admits Djokovic

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka rose to the occasion once again to beat Novak Djokovic with a scintillating display to win his first US Open and third Grand Slam title.

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Lendl's reunion with Murray no threat to Djokovic at Wimbledon: Henman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Former Britain No 1 Tim Henman has picked top-ranked Novak Djokovic as favourite for the Wimbledon, the third major of the season.

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Djokovic 'playing by his own rules', says Tsitsipas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic has been "playing by his own rules" and has put his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title at risk by not following Australia's COVID-19 vaccination requirements, world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday.

Zverev confronted by shocking chant at Australian Open

Zverev confronted by shocking chant at Australian Open

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The German was visibly distraught ahead of the trophy ceremony, appearing emotional as he fought back tears.

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Djokovic named in Serbia team for 2022 ATP Cup in Sydney

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Novak Djokovic, who has won a record nine titles at Melbourne Park including the last three, has repeatedly declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, with Australian Open organisers Tennis Australia confirming that all players would have to be vaccinated to compete in Melbourne.

Felled Djokovic considers break after 18 painful months

Felled Djokovic considers break after 18 painful months

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The three-time champion retired hurt from his quarter-final against Tomas Berdych after he had lost the opening set and was down a break in the second.

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

PIX: Shelton roars to first Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

American fourth seed Ben Shelton battled from a set down to clinch his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday.

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

"(Novak) has said that he views this as a private matter for him. We would love to see Novak here, he knows that he'll have to be vaccinated to play here."

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

'We're witnessing rise of next superstar of tennis'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Alcaraz's hero Rafael Nadal, who won two Wimbledons and once beat Roger Federer in five sets once said Alcaraz's victory over Djokovic felt similar.

ATP Finals: Medvedev routs Djokovic in straight sets

ATP Finals: Medvedev routs Djokovic in straight sets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic had enough on his plate already on Wednesday without marauding Russian Daniil Medvedev pummelling him to a shock 6-3, 6-3 defeat at the ATP Finals.

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Teen sensation Mboko stuns Rybakina, Zverev out

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Mboko saved a match point against Kazakh ninth seed Rybakina in front of adoring home support

Djokovic determined to end up on top

Djokovic determined to end up on top

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Driven by having started out in life with "literally nothing", Novak Djokovic is determined to end up as the man with the most Grand Slam singles titles when he finally hangs up his racket. Djokovic said his hunger for success came from growing up in a time of conflict and privation.

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Djokovic ready to move on after Indian Wells ouster

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Kohlschreiber, 35, stunned the top seed and five-times former champion 6-4, 6-4 in Indian Wells, leaving the Serb to conclude it had just been "one of those days".

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Djokovic, Barty earn top seeds for Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Homeland favorite Ashleigh Barty and Serbia's Novak Djokovic are the top seeds for the upcoming Australian Open.

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Djokovic downs Murray to reach French Open final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Novak Djokovic rediscovered a ruthless streak when it mattered most to stay on course for a career slam with a nail-biting 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 5-7, 6-1 win over Andy Murray to reach the French Open final on Saturday.

Djokovic, Serena get top billing for US Open

Djokovic, Serena get top billing for US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named as top seeds for the US Open, which will commence from August 29.

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Djokovic disqualified from US Open after striking line judge with ball

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the US Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta.