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Charles Curtis

Novak Djokovic and the Australian Open controversy: A timeline with everything you need to know

It looked like Novak Djokovic might actually get to play in the 2022 Australian Open — which starts in three days — after it looked like he wouldn’t due to visa issues.

Now? It’s looking less likely, with the Australian government canceling his visa again, although the real issue the tennis superstar is facing is the fact that he hasn’t received a COVID-19 vaccination. As you’ll see, Djokovic has made his anti-vaccination opinions very clear, and that was nearly two years ago.

If you need to catch up about this entire saga that’s stretched out over the last few months, here’s a helpful timeline of key dates:

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