Novak Djokovic revealed that he still feels trauma when arriving in Melbourne, three years after being deported due to Australia’s Covid-19 regulations. The Serbian tennis star recounted his experience of being detained for five days and subsequently missing the 2022 Australian Open. Upon returning in 2023, he won his 10th title. As he prepares for the 2025 tournament, Djokovic expressed mixed feelings about immigration control. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented on the situation, highlighting challenges faced during the pandemic.

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