Djokovic: Branded a ‘Public Threat’ and Claims He Was Poisoned During Australian Detention

The tennis star says he believes heavy metals found in his bloodstream came from food he ate while detained in the lead up to the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic of Team Serbia serves in his singles match against Zhang Zhizhen of Team China during day three of the 2024 United Cup at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Dec. 31, 2023. Paul Kane/Getty Images

Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic has claimed he experienced poisoning from the food he ate while undergoing detention in a Melbourne hotel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Djokovic made the claims during an interview with GQ Sports as he recalled his visit to compete in the 2022 Australian Open, which was engulfed in controversy over his vaccination status.