Ahead of Australian Open 2022, world no. 1 Novak Djokovic has found himself in detention in Australia. Here's decoding the Serbian's struggles ahead of 2022's first Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open saga: How did World No. 1 land into detention Down Under?

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic's participation in the Australian Open 2022 is jeopardised as he is unable to enter the country after his visa was denied on his arrival in Melbourne on Thursday.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic's visa to enter country cancelled, PM Scott Morrison says 'rules are rules'

World no.1 Novak Djokovic's detention by the Australian authorities has left his fans around the world angry and disappointed. Many have slammed the Australian government for the treatment rendered to the tennis superstar, who had headed Down Under in a bid to defend his title at the upcoming Australian Open 2022.

'It's a disgrace, absolutely not Novak's fault': Serbian journalist slams Australia for detaining Djokovic

Tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was joined in Australian immigration detention by Czech women`s player Renata Voracova on Friday in a row over COVID-19 vaccines that could scupper the Serbian`s shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

Czech player Renata Voracova joins Novak Djokovic at Australian immigration hotel after visa cancellation

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been detained in a hotel after he failed to produce required papers for entry into Australia. He is being hauled up at a Melbourne immigration detention facility.

'Corona fascism': He is in a dirty immigration hotel with bugs, Djokovic's mother on Australian detention

Australia has taken an embarrassing U-turn. It has barred Novak Djokovic from playing in Australian Open 2022. In just 24 hours, the world no. 1 has gone from being 'exempted' to facing the risk of being deported. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Rules are Rules': Australia bars Novak Djokovic from Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received support from one of his fiercest critics with Nick Kyrgios criticizing the way the world number one has been treated in Australia and saying authorities must do better for "one of our great champions".

Nick Kyrgios reacts to Novak Djokovic's treatment, says Australia must 'do better'

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison turned commentator during the third day's play of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Friday (January 07).

Amid Djokovic's detention controversy, Aussie PM Scott Morrison turns commentator during Ashes - WATCH

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic's visa was cancelled upon arrival in Australia on Thursday (January 06) before he was sent into detention by the authorities. Djokovic had arrived Down Under to take part in the Australian Open tournament after obtaining a medical exemption as he has refused to reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status.

'Was short-lived but thanks for meme-ories': Novak Djokovic's Australian Open saga leads to meme fest

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic spent Orthodox Christmas in Australian immigration detention on Friday as his lawyers fight a government decision to remove him from the country that could scupper his shot at a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic observes Orthodox Christmas in Australian detention amid huge controversy

World number one Ash Barty delighted the Memorial Drive crowd by breezing through to the Adelaide International semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3 6-4 victory over Sofia Kenin on Friday.

Ashleigh Barty thrashes Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-4, storms into Adelaide semis

Australia on Thursday has decided to delay the deportation process of the tennis world number one Novak Djokovic after the authorities earlier denied his visa to enter the country to defend his Australian Open title also his bid to win an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam.

Australia delays Novak Djokovic's deportation: What's next for world no. 1 and his bid for Aus Open title?

A vaccine exemption for Novak Djokovic has triggered backlash against Australian Open 2022. The world number one has been allowed to play despite being unvaccinated as India's Aman Dahiya was denied entry. Palki Sharma gets you a report

Gravitas: Djokovic's 'exemption' at Australian Open sparks outrage

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka said rediscovering her love for tennis and not focusing on results and rankings were among her top goals for 2022, following her return to action in Melbourne on Tuesday after a four-month break.

Want to feel like every time I step on court I'm having fun, says Osaka on return post 4-month break

Novak Djokovic needs to prove that he has a genuine medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination when he lands in Australia or he will be "on the next plane home", Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday.

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic needs to prove exemption or go home, says Aussie PM

Novak Djokovic is all set to take part in the upcoming Australian Open 2022 after being granted a medical exemption to compete in the tournament despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Novak Djokovic to defend Australian Open title after getting exemption for COVID-19 vaccination

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the Melbourne Summer Set ATP 250 event due to asthma, organisers said on Tuesday, leaving him with only one tournament to prepare for the Australian Open later this month.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios opts out of warm-up event due to asthma

With Roger Federer already ruled out of the Australian Open it would be a "disaster" if Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal do not turn up for the first Grand Slam of the year, Nick Kyrgios said, adding that the sport needs the 'Big Three' to continue playing.

No 'Big Three' would be disaster for Australian Open, says Nick Kyrgios

Struggling with a wrist injury, Dominic Thiem has pulled out of next month's Australian Open, World number 15 said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who has not played since suffering the injury at the Mallorca Open in June, was unable to defend his US Open title this year.

World No. 15 Dominic Thiem pulls out of Australian Open citing injury concerns

With players starting to arrive in Sydney for the men`s season-opening ATP Cup, there was still no clarity on Monday whether top-ranked Novak Djokovic would be taking part in the team tournament or in the Australian Open that follows.

Mystery remains regarding Novak Djokovic's participation with ATP Cup days away

Novak Djokovic will not play in the ATP Cup ahead of the Australian Open, where his participation is in doubt because he refuses to say if he has been vaccinated against Covid-19, his team have told Serbian newspaper Blic.

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic to miss pre-Australian Open ATP Cup tournament

Former men's tennis world number one Andy Murray has been handed a wild card invitation for the Australian Open, organisers announced on Thursday praising him for his "fighting spirit".

Five-time Australian Open finalist Andy Murray handed wild card entry

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley feels organising the 2022 edition of the Grand Slam has been "10 times" more difficult than this year's edition as the highly infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19 takes hold Down Under.

Organizing for 2022 has been 10 times harder than 2021, says Australian Open boss Craig Tiley

Spain's Rafa Nadal said he cannot guarantee he will make the trip to Melbourne for next month's Australian Open after returning to action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Rafael Nadal 'can't guarantee' participation at Australian Open, says need to be healthy enough

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