The Serbian tennis player was deported from Australia in January 2022. Almost a year later, he says is ready to move on.
His three-year ban was later overturned, and this week he returned to Australia for the 2023 tournament.Novak Djokovic landed in Australia last week to play in the 2023 Australian Open after missing last year's eventThe debacle and controversial decision made headlines around the world, sparked protests and amplified debates about vaccine mandates.
"We're a very well-educated sporting public, particularly those who come to the tennis, they love their tennis, they love seeing greatness, they love seeing great athleticism, great matches. "It was ... something that I've never experienced before and hopefully never again. But it is a valuable life experience for me and something that, as I said, will stay there, but I have to move on," he said.
"I think the viewership would have gone down ... I didn't watch it, and I didn't watch it because they didn't let Novak play," he said.Melbourne immigration detention hotel 'like prison', tennis player says, as protests continue
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