Australian Open

The Serb has been detained after being refused entry into Australia

The nine-time Australian Open champion never got past border control.

The Serb has been allowed to enter Australia and play at the event even with a strict mandate stating only fully vaccinated players may participate

Government officials in Victoria state have been adamant for months that only vaccinated players can play the tournament.

The Serbian player has been denied a medical exemption to enter the country ahead of the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is continuing his efforts to be able to play at the Australian Open despite refusing to reveal his vaccination status. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal is expected to travel to Melbourne with a chance of participating at the Australian Open.

The debate still rages on whether the English Premier League were correct to insist the show must go on over Christmas rather than call a halt.

Rafael Nadal accepts that Novak Djokovic is likely to win the race to 21 major titles ahead of him and Roger Federer.

Ahead of the main draw being announced, Australian Open organisers had reiterated that all players must be vaccinated

Novak Djokovic's participation at the 2022 Australian Open remains in doubt with his father suggesting that his son could skip the event owing to their insistence of every player being vaccinated.

Novak Djokovic is a doubt for the 2022 Australian Open after Australia made it clear that unvaccinated athletes will not be granted visas to enter the country.

Rafael Nadal has played just two games since losing in the semifinals at Roland Garros in June. The Spaniard has been struggling with a foot injury for which he received treatment during the summer.

Novak Djokovic could miss the 2022 Australian Open after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said that athletes without a double dose will not be granted a visa to enter the country.

Barty is unfazed by critics who have suggested that Naomi Osaka -- winner of last year's US Open and this year's Australian Open -- was more deserving of No.1 status.

Djokovic has just equalled Federer's record of 310 weeks as world number one and is set to break it next week.

Djokovic also extended his own record to an astonishing nine Australian Open trophies.

The Japanese star has won her fourth Grand Slam title after defeating the American in straight sets.

Williams has not lost an Australian Open semi-final in 18 years.

Djokovic had been vocal about his complaints regarding the safety protocols at the Australian Open.

Djokovic did not train again on Monday, choosing to work on rehab ahead of his clash with Zverev.

Nadal is gunning for a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Matches were played in an empty Rod Laver Arena, with fans barred on the second day of a five-day, state-wide coronavirus lockdown.

The defending champion required treatment before defeating Taylor Fritz on Friday.

Disease experts warned that vaccines won't end the pandemic unless all countries receive doses in a fast and fair manner.

The state of Victoria will enter a five-day emergency lockdown after fresh cases of COVID-19 were detected.

Defending champion Sofia Kenin will look to keep her emotions in check as she faces a tricky match on Margaret Court Arena against Estonia's 35-year-old Kaia Kanepi.

A distressed 12th seed needed two medical timeouts in the second set before losing 7-5, 6-4, but said players should not have to speak about health issues.

Melbourne locals are still being cautious despite being allowed back to watch the Australian Open live.

The tournament is known as the "Happy Slam" for its convivial atmosphere but the pandemic has cast dark clouds over this year's build-up.

The 33-year-old fully believes that he caught the novel coronavirus over the holiday season, as he spent time training at the LTA's high performance centre in London.