Novak Djokovic has declined to address a past statement about getting sick in Australia in 2022. The 10-time Australian Open champion said at a news conference Friday that he didn't want to rehash what he describes as a months-old interview with GQ magazine in which he said he had high levels of metal in his blood from food he was served while detained before being deported from Melbourne three years ago.

Novak Djokovic has addressed allegations that he was poisoned before being barred from the Australian Open in 2022 due to his COVID-19 vaccination status. Three years ago, the tournament was overshadowed by questions surrounding the Serbian legend's participation.

Australian Open begins January 12 in Melbourne, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles are intriguing — and have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. The Athletic’s tennis writers,

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men’s field at the 2025 Australian Open. MELBOURNE, Australia — Here are some of the top men at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday morning local time (Saturday night EST), with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook:

Novak Djokovic has revealed his father is putting pressure on him to retire from tennis as the 2025 Australian Open rapidly approaches. The Serb, who failed to win a major in 2024, will be hoping to secure glory Down Under - having previously done so on 10 occasions over the years.