Novak Djokovic was "poisoned" by the food he ingested while detained during his 2022 Australian Open visa saga, the former world number one told GQ in an interview released on Thursday. The Serbian 24-times major winner had his visa cancelled ahead of the tournament following days of drama over Australia's COVID-19 entry rules and his unvaccinated status,

Novak Djokovic has claimed he was “poisoned” by the food he ate while being detained in Melbourne ahead of the 2022 Australian Open.

The blazing fire of the golden era of men's tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year's Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be among the title favorites at the upcoming Australian Open. Two rivals are yet to meet in Melbourne, although they will share the court on Tuesday. The multiple Major champions will train together at Rod Laver Arena.

Former tennis world number one Novak Djokovic claims he was poisoned in Australia. The 10-time Australian Open champion claims he became seriously ill from food he was given while in hotel detention after his visa was cancelled in 2022.

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