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Defending men's champion Serbia's Novak Djokovic practices at the Rod Laver Arena ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, January 12, 2022. (Mark Baker/AP)
January 12, 2022, 11:01 am
Tennis star Djokovic clarifies movements as Australian visa saga continues
Nine-time and defending Australian Open champion in limbo less than week before event opens, as decision on his deportation under COVID rules lands in immigration minister’s court
By JOHN PYE and Rod McGuirk
Serbia's Novak Djokovic after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic during their Davis Cup tennis semi-final match at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
January 6, 2022, 1:24 am
Australia denies Novak Djokovic entry, revokes his visa over COVID vaccination
Nine-time Australian Open winner had been granted a medical exemption from organizers, but border officials said he failed to provide appropriate evidence; tennis star to appeal
By JOHN PYE
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Aslan Karatsev returns a shot against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 18, 2021 (Peter Haskin / Australian Jewish News)
February 18, 2021, 9:06 pm
‘Life will never be the same’ for ex-Israeli tennis star who lost to world No.1
Former ‘journeyman’ who captivated world tennis, Aslan Karatsev rises to 42 in world rankings, banks $850,000, as 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Aslan Karatsev (L) shakes hands with Novak Djokovic (R) at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 18, 2021 (Peter Haskin / Australian Jewish News)
February 18, 2021, 2:22 pm
Russian-Israeli’s Grand Slam dream run ends with semis loss to Djokovic
Aslan Karatsev, 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals, is beaten in straight sets by world No. 1; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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Aslan Karatsev celebrates after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
February 16, 2021, 12:22 pm
Russian-Israeli reaches Australian Open semifinals in fairytale Grand Slam debut
First Grand Slam debutant ever to reach semis, Aslan Karatsev will now face world No. 1 Novak Djokovic; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent
By AFP and ToI Staff
Russian-Israeli Aslan Karatsev makes a forehand return to Argentina's Diego Schwartzman during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2021.(Hamish Blair/AP)
February 15, 2021, 6:22 pm
Israel’s loss: Ex-local is 1st debutant for 25 years in Australian Open quarters
Aslan Karatsev spent much of his youth in the Jewish state; Israel Tennis Association reportedly sought to have him play for Israel but he’d already signed up for Russia
By ToI Staff and AFP
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