Djokovic Says No Hard Feelings Over Australian Deportation

Djokovic Says No Hard Feelings Over Australian Deportation
Serbia's Novak Djokovic makes a backhand return during a practice session ahead of the Adelaide International Tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 29, 2022. Kelly Barnes/AP Photo
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ADELAIDE, Australia—Novak Djokovic has reiterated his earlier comments that he bears no hard feelings on his return to Australia after his visa cancellation and subsequent deportation in January ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament.

Djokovic was deported almost 12 months ago after arriving unvaccinated against COVID-19 at a time when the country was still subject to strict quarantine regulations and proof of vaccination.