Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:27pm on 10 Jan 2025,Friday Sports
Novak Djokovic has claimed he was poisoned during his detention in Melbourne before the 2022 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was held due to unvaccinated status and travel document discrepancies. During the quarantine, Djokovic said he experienced severe flu-like symptoms, later confirmed by toxicology tests in Serbia to be caused by heavy metals, including lead and mercury. The visa saga led to his deportation and missed tournaments, including the US Open. Despite lingering trauma, Djokovic returned in 2023, winning his 10th Australian Open title. He holds no grudges but admitted to feeling uneasy during subsequent Australian visits.
