Rafael Nadal on Saturday said the Australian Open is much more important than any one player while talking about his rival Novak Djokovic, who is currently fighting deportation from Australia.

Australian Open will be great with or without Novak Djokovic: Rafael Nadal on visa controversy

Australia has cancelled Tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for the second time. The World no. 1 will be moved to immigration detention in all likelihood.

Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation case to be heard by full court in federal court of Australia

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic was detained in Australia again on Saturday (January 15) after the government authorities revoked his visa for a second time.

Novak Djokovic back in detention as Australia cancels visa again

Novak Djokovic won his first legal round against Australian authorities who want to deport him. But the world tennis No. 1 now faces a formidable challenge on Sunday in his second round as he takes on what some describe as the God-like powers of the immigration minister on questions of visas and public interest.

How Novak Djokovic plans to fight deportation in court ahead of Australian Open

Emma Raducanu has struggled to live up to sky-high expectations since winning her maiden Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows last year but the Briton says she is not worried about her poor form and will play without pressure at the Australian Open.

No pressure, Emma Raducanu ready to have a swing at Australian Open

The sports section in every newspaper or various portals, so far in 2022, has been hogged by only one man, i.e. Novak Djokovic. The world number 1 tennis star has been caught in a huge controversy before the Australian Open -- the first-ever Grand Slam of the calendar year.

Novak Djokovic: Serbia's pride and controversy's favourite child

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic won the right to take his fight against deportation from Australia to a Federal Court on Saturday after the government cancelled his visa for the second time over COVID-19 entry regulations.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic appeal to be heard on Saturday as Australia cancels Serbian's visa again

Is it fair to treat world no.1 Novak Djokovic like a common criminal when ATP made clear that he has done nothing wrong and followed the rules made for players entering Australia? WION speaks with Nandan Bal, Indian Tennis Coach for more perspective.

Australian government revokes Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time

Ash Barty is in prime position to end Australia`s lengthy wait for a home winner at this year`s Australian Open but defending champion Naomi Osaka and a host of others will be out to spoil the party for the women`s world number one.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka and a host of others look to disrupt Ashleigh Barty's home party

Lawyers for Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke have agreed to not deport World number one men`s singles tennis player Novak Djokovic from Australia. The lawyers have agreed to not deport Djokovic until the court proceedings are underway on his matter or till the issue is not transferred to another court, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.

Novak Djokovic won't be deported from Australia on Friday, says Immigration Minister Alex Hawke

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday asked an Australian court to block his deportation ahead of the Australian Open after the government cancelled his visa for the second time over COVID-19 entry regulations.

Novak Djokovic tries to avert deportation after Australia cancels visa again

Novak Djokovic had his first training session at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday as he aims to bag his record 21st Grand Slam. Djokovic has had an eventful last few days in Australia as he finally managed to return to the court after winning a court case against the Australian government's decision to cancel his visa upon his arrival in the country.

After court battle, Novak Djokovic returns to court: Timeline of Australian Open saga

Novak Djokovic grew up with NATO bombs raining down on Serbia to become one of the greatest tennis players of all time. But the 34-year-old, who boasts a record-equalling 20 Grand Slams -- the same number as his great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- never fails to divide as well as unite.

Novak Djokovic - brooding, divisive tennis great with fiery temper

Novak Djokovic's problems don't seem to end anytime soon as the tennis superstar finds himself in trouble once again after his visa was revoked once again by the Australian government on Friday (January 14).

Novak Djokovic entitled not to get jabbed, Australia entitled to throw him out: Shane Warne

The Australian government`s decision to cancel Novak Djokovic`s visa for a second time on Friday will shake up the Australian Open draw and could hand "Big Three" rival Rafa Nadal a boost in the race for the Grand Slam record.

Australian Open draw shaken up with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation

In what comes as a huge blow to Novak Djokovic's chances of taking part in the upcoming Australian Open, his visa has been cancelled once again by Australia. Australia cancelled Djokovic's visa for the second time in a row on Friday over his fight to remain in the country and play in the Australian Open while being unvaccinated.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again as deportation threat looms

The action in the world of tennis is set to begin with the first Grand Slam of the year, i.e. the Australian Open, to commence on January 17 (Monday). Ahead of the marquee tournament, there has been a lot of noise outside the court courtesy world number one Novak Djokovic's Aus Open saga.

EXCLUSIVE | He's been playing by his own rules: Tsitsipas opines on Novak Djokovic's Aus Open saga

Crowds at the main Australian Open tennis stadiums will be capped at 50% capacity under updated COVID-19 restrictions, organisers said on Thursday, as authorities battle a surge of cases in Melbourne.

Australian Open: Crowds to be capped at 50% capacity under revised COVID-19 restrictions

Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic was included in the Australian Open official draw on Thursday, although uncertainty remained about whether the government will cancel the top seed`s visa for a second time.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Tennis star Novak Djokovic admitted to committing a "mistake" in his travel papers during his entry row at Australian airport last week as he resumed practice to defend his Australian Open crown.

Human error, certainly not deliberate: Djokovic admits 'mistakes' in Australian travel entry form

Australia`s top-rating television network said on Wednesday it was investigating a leaked video of two news anchors privately attacking tennis star Novak Djokovic and accusing him of lying about his COVID-19 status and visa application.

He's going to get away with it: Australia news anchors caught in Novak Djokovic's 'hot mic'

The focus has shifted towards the Australian Open, i.e. the first Grand Slam of the year, after Novak Djokovic's deportation case. The world number one player Djokovic had arrived in Melbourne last week with an exemption for Covid vaccination, from the Victorian government.

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic, Ashleigh Barty get top billings, Rafael Nadal to begin as 6th seed

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu was crushed 6-0 6-1 by in-form ninth seed Elena Rybakina at the Sydney Tennis Classic on Tuesday. Briton Raducanu, playing her first match this season, was comprehensively outplayed in the opening set as her Kazakh opponent took advantage of her unsteady serve, which included four double faults.

Teen superstar Emma Raducanu suffers crushing defeat vs Elena Rybakina in Sydney opener

Novak Djokovic won the court case against the Australian government's decision to cancel his visa upon arrival in the country last week. Djokovic had travelled to Australia to take part in the Australian Open after being granted a medical exemption as he refused to reveal details of his COVID-19 vaccination.

Did Novak Djokovic lie in Australian Open entry form? Tennis stars lands in trouble yet again

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