Novak Djokovic’s Legal Loss Is Loss for Open, Fans

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 14, 2022. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

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Novak Djokovic’s loss in a court of law is also a loss for the Australian Open, a loss for tennis fans, and a loss for the sport as a whole.