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Djokovic will play in Australian Open quarterfinals, years after deportation for not getting COVID shot

Novak Djokovic, an avowed Christian, has already secured his spot among the best, if not the best, in the history of tennis despite backlash for rejecting the COVID injection.

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Peter Michaels

• Jan 26, 2026Jan 26, 2026

No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka says women facing ‘transgender’ athletes is ‘not fair’

The top-ranked women’s tennis player said men have a 'huge advantage' over women in sports.

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Ray Hilbrich

• Dec 11, 2025Dec 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV receives No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner at Vatican

World news organizations and social media users alike had fun with the English meaning of the athlete’s last name.

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Doug Mainwaring

• May 14, 2025May 15, 2025

Novak Djokovic proclaims ‘God is great’ after winning Olympic gold medal

Novak Djokovic praised God after winning his first Olympic gold medal, pointing to heaven and declaring ‘God is great’ three times, which he repeated in a post-match interview.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Aug 5, 2024Aug 6, 2024

SNL actor Rob Schneider says he was fired from movie set for COVID jab status, praises Novak Djokovic

‘I admire Djokovic greatly for standing up for his rights and not caring what it could cost him,’ the former Saturday Night Live comedian said.

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Ashley Sadler

• Sep 19, 2023Sep 20, 2023

Novak Djokovic wins record 24th Grand Slam, says his family inspired him

Djokovic, who faced intense scrutiny for refusing the COVID shots, said he is ‘super blessed’ that his children ‘could see me win a Grand Slam tournament.’

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Stephen Kokx

• Sep 11, 2023Sep 12, 2023

Novak Djokovic withdraws from tournament after US gov’t denies him entry over COVID jab status

The White House has opposed congressional efforts to bring an immediate end to the travel ban on unvaccinated foreigners legally entering the country.

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Evan Stambaugh

• Mar 6, 2023

‘Disgrace’: Novak Djokovic could miss big US tournaments over travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners

Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said it would be a 'disgrace' if the Biden administration's jab mandate prevents Djokovic from competing.

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Evan Stambaugh

• Feb 22, 2023

Djokovic’s Australian Open win is a symbolic victory of the unvaccinated over COVID tyranny

A year ago, Djokovic did not know if he was ever going to play in a Grand Slam tournament again due to his vaccination status.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Jan 31, 2023Jan 31, 2023

Novak Djokovic slated to miss more US tournaments as gov’t extends travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners

'It is what it is,' reacted the tennis superstar.

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Evan Stambaugh

• Jan 5, 2023Apr 22, 2024

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Djokovic will play in Australian Open quarterfinals, years after deportation for not getting COVID shot

No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka says women facing ‘transgender’ athletes is ‘not fair’

Pope Leo XIV receives No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner at Vatican

Novak Djokovic proclaims ‘God is great’ after winning Olympic gold medal

SNL actor Rob Schneider says he was fired from movie set for COVID jab status, praises Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic wins record 24th Grand Slam, says his family inspired him

Novak Djokovic withdraws from tournament after US gov’t denies him entry over COVID jab status

‘Disgrace’: Novak Djokovic could miss big US tournaments over travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners

Djokovic’s Australian Open win is a symbolic victory of the unvaccinated over COVID tyranny

Novak Djokovic slated to miss more US tournaments as gov’t extends travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners