Coverage dated January 9, 2022 to January 15, 2022

Rafael Nadal: ‘The Australian Open Will Be A Great Australian Open With Or Without’ Novak Djokovic

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 4 developments

As the will he or won’t he saga of Novak Djokovic drags on ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Monday, it’s clear that many of the other top tennis players in the world are tiring of the storyline.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Aussie Judge Rules Novak Djokovic Can Stay To Play In The Australian Open

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Djokovic included in Australian Open draw despite COVID-related visa uncertainty

    Headline from CBS News ·

  3. Novak Djokovic’s failed Australian Open bid: Timeline

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

  4. Newest

    Rafael Nadal: ‘The Australian Open Will Be A Great Australian Open With Or Without’ Novak Djokovic

    Headline from Forbes ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

53 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Aussie Judge Rules Novak Djokovic Can Stay To Play In The Australian Open (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A judge ruled Djokovic should be released from detention, and the government's cancelation of his visa overruled. The top-ranked tennis star is scheduled to play in the Australian Open that begins on January 17.

  2. France 24

    Djokovic says wants to play in Australian Open after visa victory (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Novak Djokovic on Monday said he hoped to still compete in the Australian Open while his mother said the decision to overturn his visa cancellation was the "biggest victory in his career."

  3. Forbes

    Novak Djokovic Timeline: His Positive Covid Test, In-Person Events And Travel Documents Ahead Of Australian Open (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The top-ranked tennis player’s chances of participating in the Australian Open hang in the balance as the government officials consider canceling his visa a second time.

  4. The Guardian

    Novak Djokovic included in delayed Australian Open draw as visa call wait continues (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Novak Djokovic has been confirmed in the official draw for the Australian Open, despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time

  5. France 24

    Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round amid visa saga (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty over whether he will still be in the country.

  6. CBS News

    Djokovic included in Australian Open draw despite COVID-related visa uncertainty (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The world's top-ranked men's player is waiting for a government decision on whether to let his visa stay in effect even though he's not vaccinated against COVID-19.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Novak Djokovic drawn to play in Australian Open first round | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    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.

  8. France 24

    Djokovic targets 10th Australian Open crown against all odds (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Covid controversy, detention in an immigration facility and courtroom drama form the backdrop to what would be Novak Djokovic's greatest victory if he lifts a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian…

  9. Tulsa World

    TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic's bid to compete at Australian Open (opens Tulsa World)

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    Tulsa World's feed description

    The Australian government on Friday revoked tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time, just three days before the Australian Open begins.

  10. The Guardian

    Novak Djokovic v Australia is a grudge match for our polarised age | Barney Ronay (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Djokovic saga encapsulates humanity’s response to Covid, and the irreconcilable career ambitions of the world’s best male tennis player and the prime minister of Australia

  11. Forbes

    If Novak Djokovic Doesn’t Play The Australian Open, Who Stands To Benefit The Most? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    With Novak Djokovic having his visa canceled for a second time and now facing the risk of being deported ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Monday, there are historic implications for him — and for the history of men’s tennis.

  12. France 24

    Australian Open and Djokovic - where the Grand Slam stands (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Novak Djokovic's hopes of defending his Australian Open title are in severe doubt after he was detained again in Melbourne on Saturday, just two days before the start of the Grand Slam.

  13. Fox News

    Australian Open favorites sound off on Novak Djokovic saga: 'All this could have been avoided' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Novak Djokovic’s visa controversy has overshadowed the start of the Australian Open, and some competitors are done with the whole ordeal.

  14. France 24

    Australian Open more important than any player: Nadal on Djokovic (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rafael Nadal took a swipe at rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday as the world number fights deportation from Australia, saying: "The Australian Open is much more important than any one player."

  15. CNN

    Tennis stars react to Novak Djokovic saga ahead of Australian Open (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    With the year's first tennis grand slam fast approaching, the saga surrounding Novak Djokovic's visa looks set to continue right up to the moment play is scheduled to start on Monday.

  16. France 24

    Zverev says no Djokovic would make Australian Open wide open (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Olympic champion Alexander Zverev nominated himself Saturday among a small cohort capable of winning what is shaping as an "interesting" Australian Open should defending champion Novak Djokovic not p…

  17. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal: ‘The Australian Open Will Be A Great Australian Open With Or Without’ Novak Djokovic (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    As the will he or won’t he saga of Novak Djokovic drags on ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Monday, it’s clear that many of the other top tennis players in the world are tiring of the storyline.

  18. Tulsa World

    TIMELINE: Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open (opens Tulsa World)

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    Tulsa World's feed description

    Novak Djokovic’s attempt to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19 came to an end when a court upheld a government minister's rejection of his visa.

  19. Al Jazeera

    Novak Djokovic’s failed Australian Open bid: Timeline (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A look at the timeline of events involving Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s controversial trip to Australia.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Opinion: Deserved defeat for Novak Djokovic | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The final decision has been made in the case of Novak Djokovic: The Australian Open will take place without the Serbian. This entire saga has had many losers, writes DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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