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Jan 2022
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What the ‘Djokovic Affair’ Revealed Abou...

The New York Times
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Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 player in men’s tennis, had a lot at stake going into this year’s Australian Open. A win there would have made him the most decorated male tennis player in history. But he arrived in the country without having had a Covid-19 vaccination, flying in the face of Australia’s rules, and after a court battle he was ultimately depor ... Show More
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