Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.

Novak Djokovic has admitted to still getting stressed when he gets off a plane at Melbourne airport after he was deported from Australia three years ago. The 24-times Grand Slam champion had his visa cancelled ahead of the 2022 Australian Open following days of drama over Australia's COVID entry rules and his unvaccinated status.

Tennis maestro Novak Djokovic has opened up on the emotional turmoil he went through after being deported from Australia in 2022. The Serbian was sacked days before the start of Australian Open. He was accused of entering the country unvaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic border restrictions.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be among the title favorites at the upcoming Australian Open. Two rivals are yet to meet in Melbourne, although they will share the court on Tuesday. The multiple Major champions will train together at Rod Laver Arena.

He had his visa cancelled ahead of the 2022 Australian Open following days of drama over Australia’s Covid-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Novak Djokovic has divulged that he still encounters “trauma” when he arrives in Melbourne for the Australian Open after his deportation in 2022. The 24-time Grand Slam winner explained, though, that he does not “hold a grudge” over what happened as he reflected on the emotional victory he achieved the following year.

Djokovic had two stints in a quarantine hotel and then was deported. Since then, he has even won the Australian Open. Speaking to the Herald Sun, Djokovic reveals that he

Novak Djokovic has spoken of the “trauma” he still experiences coming to Melbourne after his COVID-19 vaccination ordeal.