Novak Djokovic was still in the first set of his Australian Open quarterfinal against Andrey Rublev when the guy who would face the winner of that match, Tommy Paul, sat down for a news conference. Know more:
“Probably have a better chance of winning if it’s Rublev,” Paul said with a smile, “but to play Novak here in Australia would be awesome.”Djokovic was never really tested en route to beating No. 5 seed Rublev, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, on Wednesday night to extend his winning streak at Melbourne Park to 26 matches, tied with Andre Agassi for the longest run by a man there in the Open era, which dates to 1968.
Here’s a look at why Djokovic was not at the tournament in 2022, why he is back in 2023, and whether anyone can prevent him from leaving town with the trophy:He wasn’t vaccinated against Covid-19 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. He faced a possible three-year ban from the country as someone whose visa was revoked.NOVAK DJOKOVIC, a 35-year-old from Serbia, is still not vaccinated against the illness caused by the coronavirus—and has said he won’t get inoculated, even if it means missing tournaments.
But after playing at something less than his best, what he has said is a rigorous treatment regimen and “a lot” of pain-killing pills helped him look superb lately: He has won 11 consecutive sets and ceded just 27 games.
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