Djokovic had Covid infection on 16 December - lawyers
, Djokovic's lawyers said the player had been granted a temporary visa to enter the country and provided with a "medical exemption from Covid vaccination" by Tennis Australia because of his recent infection.
His lawyers said he was kept in immigration clearance at Melbourne Airport for about eight hours after he arrived, and that he had little communication with them during that period., be moved to "a more suitable place of detention" that would allow him to train ahead of the Australian Open.Watch: The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from outside hotel where Djokovic is being detained
"I can't say they were mean to me," she told Czech news website Idnes, "but I was not prepared for the way everything played out... you have to report and everything is allotted."
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Never come across it!' Dr Amir staggered by Novak Djokovic excuse for not wanting vaccineDR Amir Khan admitted to 'never' have come across the justification tennis star Novak Djokovic offered for his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic facing three-year ban from re-entering AustraliaNovak Djokovic could now be banned from re-entering Australia for up to three years after his visa was rejected.
Read more »
Rafael Nadal takes shot at Novak Djokovic over visa rowDjokovic saw his attempts to enter Australia denied by authorities
Read more »
The one thing I can’t help but wonder about this whole Novak Djokovic vaccination messWe can’t help but compare the language around NovakDjokovic’s vaccination scandal with Naomi Osaka’s treatment at the French Open:
Read more »
Novak Djokovic court application shows he tested positive for coronavirus on 16 December as he fights deportationThe Serbian tennis star received a document from the Australian government confirming he met the requirements for quarantine-free travel, the documents say.
Read more »