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The REAL Novak Djokovic

Who is the real Novak Djokovic? Tennis superstar, anti-vaxxer and Serbian nationalist.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 21, 2021, Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after a point against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. - Detained tennis world number one Novak Djokovic fought against deportation from Australia on January 6, 2022, after the government revoked his visa for failing to meet pandemic vaccine entry requirements. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a forehand return to Canada's Denis Shapovalov during their ATP Cup match in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 21, 2021, Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after a point against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. - Detained tennis world number one Novak Djokovic fought against deportation from Australia on January 6, 2022, after the government revoked his visa for failing to meet pandemic vaccine entry requirements. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Novak Djokovic drawn to play in Australian Open first round 13.01.2022

The tennis No.1 was drawn to face fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the tournament — but the Australian government has yet to decide whether to cancel his visa.

12.01.2022 Novak Djokovic aus Serbien ist während einer Trainingseinheit im Melbourne Park in Melbourne zu sehen. +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

Novak Djokovic admits mistake on Australia COVID form 12.01.2022

The tennis star has admitted breaking isolation rules and says his agent apologizes for an "administrative mistake." Australian officials are still considering whether to deport him.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts on a point against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 21, 2021. (Photo by David Gray / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, requests injunction 06.01.2022

Australia's health minister said the Serbian tennis star's visa had been "canceled" over failure to meet COVID entry requirements. Unvaccinated Djokovic sought an exemption to play in the Australian Open.

December 3, 2021, Madrid, Spain: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Marin Cilic of Croatia during the Davis Cup Finals 2021 Semi Final match between Croatia and Serbia at Madrid Arena. .Victory for Djokovic, Novak. (6.4) (Credit Image: © Atilano Garcia/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire

Novak Djokovic to stay in Australia as he fights deportation 06.01.2022

The tennis star is set to remain in immigration detention until an Australian court hears his appeal. His visa was revoked for failing to meet pandemic entry requirements.