Novak Djokovic reveals he still experiences anxiety and a sense of 'trauma' when entering Australia, stemming from his 2022 deportation due to his COVID-19 vaccination status. The 24-time Grand Slam champion recounts his apprehension at passport control, fearing potential re-detention.
Jan 7, 2025 07:16 AM“The last couple of times that I landed in Australia, to go through passport control and immigration, I had a bit of trauma from three years ago," Djokovic said in an interview with Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper published Monday, Jan. 6, ahead of the Australian Open . “And some traces still stay there when I’m passing passport control, just checking out if someone from immigration zone is approaching.
Djokovic, who has won 10 of his 24 Grand Slam championships at Melbourne Park, continued: “The person checking my passport — are they going to take me, detain me again or let me go? I must admit I have that feeling.” A judge later reinstated the visa and ordered Djokovic’s release, ruling he wasn’t given enough time to speak to his lawyers. Australia’s immigration minister then took away the visa again, based on “public interest.” Djokovic’s appeal of that ruling was denied by a three-judge panel, and he was deported.
The Australian Open begins Sunday , and Djokovic will be pursuing his 11th trophy in Melbourne to add to his men's record and an unprecedented 25th major singles title overall.“I just hope to, before I retire, get at least one more title there," said the 37-year-old Djokovic, whose only triumph at a tournament in 2024 was his singles gold medal for Serbia at the Paris Olympics in August.
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