Novak Djokovic reveals ‘trauma’ returning to Australia following deportation

The Serbian was deported from the country in 2022.

Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia in 2022. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

Novak Djokovic says he has felt some “trauma” when landing in Australia in the years since he was deported from the country in 2022.

Having arrived ahead of the 2022 Australian Open not vaccinated against coronavirus, Djokovic was detained in an immigration hotel.