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.

After the COVID restrictions were relaxed, Djokovic returned to the Australian Open in 2023 and won his record 10th title at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "traumatised" when he travels Down Under for the Australian Open. Three years ago, the Serb was detained when he arrived in Melbourne for the hard-court Grand Slam as he didn't meet the Covid vaccine requirements to enter the country at the time.

Novak Djokovic shares feelings of 'trauma' from his 2022 deportation due to COVID-19 vaccine status. Despite past challenges, Djokovic is set to aim for his 11th Australian Open title. Changes in Australia’s government and border rules allowed his return,

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 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.