Tennis

Djokovic Loses Shot at Tennis History as Australia Deports Star

Federal Court rules unanimously against Serbian tennis player
Government said Djokovic risked boosting anti-vaccine views

WATCH: Novak Djokovic, the world’s top male tennis player, has left Australia. Paul Allen reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Matthew Burgess

January 16, 2022 at 4:34 AM UTC

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January 16, 2022 at 10:10 PM UTC

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Novak Djokovic’s anti-vaccination stance has cost him a potential payday of A$2.875 million ($2.1 million) and a shot at tennis history after the player lost his battle to remain in Australia and was deported.