Australia has lifted the tennis star’s three-year ban on entering the country, imposed when he was deported in January over his failure to be vaccinated against Covid.
Tag: Tennis
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The Serena Effect
An improbable run at what may be her final U.S. Open.
Lesia Tsurenko Plays Tennis to Earn Money to Help Ukraine
She used to compete because she loved tennis, but now Tsurenko wants to win as much prize money as possible to help people in her war-torn country.
Boris Becker Sentenced to Prison for Hiding Assets in Bankruptcy
The former tennis champion was found guilty by a London court on charges related to his 2017 insolvency.
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After Australia, Djokovic Is Likely to Meet Problems in France and U.S.
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Djokovic Returns to Warm Embrace in Home Country of Serbia
Novak Djokovic’s deportation from Australia over his vaccination status could signal future difficulties in his quest to win a record 21st tennis Grand Slam title.
After Quarantine, Sebastian Korda Wins in Australia
Sebastian Korda’s father and sisters have won in Australia. Now, Korda has recorded his first Australian Open win.