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Judges reason for Djokovic deportation released as emerges he is majority owner of COVID-19 treatment company

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The three Federal Court judges who upheld the cancellation of Novak Djokovic’s visa ruled that Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke was "not irrational" to indicate the world number one’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines may result in a "heightened community transmission".

Djokovic could also miss the French Open at Roland Garros in May and June as France will require all


Tennis Australia "deeply regrets" impact of Djokovic deportation saga on Australian Open

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Tennis Australia has expressed "deep regret" over the impact of the Novak Djokovic saga had on players at the Australian Open in a statement criticised by several former professionals.

continues to strongly recommend vaccination to all players".Djokovic could also miss the French Open at Roland

Garros in May and June as France will require all players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.He will


Djokovic set to be barred from French Open if unvaccinated as three-year Australia ban looms

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Novak Djokovic faces being barred from the French Open in another blow for the unvaccinated tennis star, who was deported from Australia yesterday.

Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu.This would leave Djokovic unable to defend his French Open crown at Roland

Garros in May, should he not get vaccinated before now or be granted an exemption from the ruling.Unvaccinated



Muguruza wins WTA Finals as Krejčíková doubles triumph caps super 2021

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Garbiñe Muguruza is the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals champion after defeating Anett Kontaveit in straight sets in Guadalajara.

tennis, winning a maiden Grand Slam singles title at the French Open as well as doubles victories at Roland

Garros and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.


Osaka and Biles issuing in a new era where "listening to your mind" is as important as "listening to your body"

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"Listen to your body" has long been a mantra for elite athletes skirting the edges of performance and injury. In recent days and months, however, numerous top sportsmen and women have begun to act with greater conviction upon a new formulation of that old favourite. Namely, "Listen to your mind."

question raised by Osaka when she objected to having to take part in the post-match press conference at Roland

Garros.


Djokovic eyes record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon

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World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic will be targeting a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.

The level of confidence is pretty high [after] winning the two majors this year, playing very well in Roland

Garros," Djokovic said."



Nadal opts out of Wimbledon and Tokyo 2020 Olympics to help prolong career

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World number three Rafael Nadal has announced his decision not to compete at Wimbledon and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with the Spanish star focusing on prolonging his career.

The fact that there has only been 2 weeks between RG [Roland Garros] and Wimbledon, didn’t make it easier


Djokovic wins second French Open and Krejčíková doubles up

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could not take advantage of the two-set lead ©Getty ImagesIt is Djokovic's second title won on the Roland

Garros clay, and means he has two career Grand Slams - a feat only Australian greats Roy Emerson and


Djokovic comes from two sets down to win second French Open title

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic came from two sets down to beat Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and claim his second French Open title in sensational fashion in Paris.

comeback triumph.The victory comes two days after Djokovic beat 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in a Roland

Garros classic and means he now stands on 19 Grand Slam titles - just one behind the record men's haul



Krejčíková seals maiden Grand Slam singles title at French Open

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Unseeded Czech Barbora Krejčíková secured her first Grand Slam singles title with a three-set victory over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the final of the French Open.

career.Krejčíková, who was not even inside the top 100 12 months ago, will have the chance to seal another title at Roland

Garros when she plays in the doubles final tomorrow.The world number 33 and compatriot Katerina Siniakova



Krejčíková and Pavlyuchenkova set up unlikely French Open final

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The unseeded Czech Barbora Krejčíková and Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will meet in the French Open final after both won their maiden Grand Slam semi-finals in Paris today.

year-old Krejčíková, whose pervious best performance at a Grand Slam was reaching the fourth round at Roland

Garros last year.Krejčíková won the first set 7-5, Sakkari took the second 6-4, and the match ran into