Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when he comes to Melbourne for the Australian Open, following his deportation in 2022.

Novak Djokovic said he still feels “a bit of trauma” when he travels to Australia, stemming from his deportation in 2022 because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Novak Djokovic, who was knocked out by eventual winner Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semi-final in 2024, is aiming to win a record-breaking 25th grand slam when he competes at Melbourne Park th

Novak Djokovic opens up about his 2022 deportation from Australia, lingering trauma, and emotional return to Melbourne ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has revealed the "trauma" he experiences whenever he visits Melbourne, three years after he was deported for a breach of Australia's COVID-19 rules.

Novak Djokovic has admitted to still getting stressed when he gets off a plane at Melbourne airport after he was deported from Australia three years ago.

Novak Djokovic was deported from the Melbourne airport in 2022 because of his non-vaccination status against coronavirus. He had come to the country to play Australia Open that year.