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Novak Djokov hits a serve during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2022. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic looks on during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic in action during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic serves during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokov hits a serve during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokov hits a serve during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 14, 2022. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic looks on during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic in action during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokovic serves during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokov hits a serve during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
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Novak Djokov hits a serve during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Getty Images
Novak Djokovic deported from Australia after losing last-ditch visa challenge
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Laura O'Callaghan
16 January, 2022
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