Novak Djokovic

Top seed Novak Djokovic claws back from 2-5 in the first set to overrun Frenchman Quentin Halys in the Adelaide International 1 second round.

[Rinky Hijikata](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rinky-hijikata/h0bh/overview) in the first round, when he also threw in nine double faults. 88 [Roman Safiullin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roman-safiullin/sx50/overview), Shapovalov cut his double fault count to two but still put only 57 per cent of first serves into play. The Canadian put just 55 per cent of first serves into play against Australian He has a big serve, comes to the net, is comfortable playing at the back of a court and he's a great athlete. "He was serving big, hitting his spots and on a fast court like this it's tough to break, so two tie-breaks is a realistic score in today's match. With the Frenchman serving for the set at 5-3, Djokovic went into lockdown mode, breaking to love after teasing four consecutive unforced errors from the 26-year-old's racquet.

Although tennis star Novak Djokovic has received approval to play in the 2023 Australian Open, he will likely have to miss at least a pair of tournaments in ...

"I was very happy to receive the news yesterday," Djokovic said. [will grant him a visa to play in the tournament,](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-will-be-granted-visa-to-play-in-2023-australian-open/) which begins on Jan. Djokovic did get to play in the 2022 French Open and Wimbledon last year. Due to the U.S. Due to his unvaccinated status, Djokovic would be unable to play in the BNP Paribas Open, which runs from Mar. Djokovic would also be forced to miss the Miami Open, which is slated to run from Mar.

Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after US travel authorities extended requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated.

Djokovic has refused to get vaccinated and was detained in an immigration hotel on arrival in Australia 12 months ago. Although coronavirus rules have been relaxed or removed in many countries, proof of vaccination will be needed to enter the United States until at least 10 April. Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after United States travel authorities extended the requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated.

The 21-time Grand Slam champion was down 5-2 in the first set but ultimately beat the Frenchman in two tie-breaks.

Awaiting the No. Two tie-breaks were probably the most realistic score of today’s match. I lost serve early. 64, but he had also won their only previous meeting in straight sets, a 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory in the second round of the Australian Open in 2016. “It was a great performance from my opponent today. Adelaide, Australia

The Adelaide International 1 crowd were treated to a vintage Novak Djokovic fightback on Thursday. Djokovic surrendered a 2-5 first set lead to French World ...

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Novak Djokovic was handed a stern examination by Frenchman Quentin Halys as he battled into the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals.

His initial visa was cancelled, re-approved by a judge, then revoked again by Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke. “He played like a top 10 opponent. ATP Adelaide But the world No. He was serving big, hitting his spots and on a fast court like this it’s tough to break, so two tie-breaks is a realistic score in today’s match.

Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events this year if he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, with United States aut.

NOVAK Djokovic maintained his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday night in the first round ...

"It was really, I would say, normal. To see the packed house for my first match was definitely a very pleasant surprise, and lots of support, lots of love." Djokovic is playing in Australia for the first time since 2021, having missed last year's Australian Open when he was deported because his unvaccinated status breached the country's vaccination requirement for inbound travelers.

Novak Djokovic was handed a stern examination by Frenchman Quentin Halys as he battled into the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals.

His initial visa was cancelled, re-approved by a judge, then revoked again by Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke. ATP Adelaide But the world No.

The 21-time grand slam champion has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Djokovic has made it clear that he will not be vaccinated against Covid-19, even though it means he missed a host of key tournaments last year and his ...

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The former world number one is set to miss the prestigious Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events after US authorities extended their requirement for ...

It’s one of these things that sticks with you, it stays with you for I guess the rest of your life. When reporters at a press conference cited a statement from the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), he replied: “I mean, if it is official then it is — what can I do? You know my position, so it is what it is.