Iga Swiatek Mental Coach July 28 Tokyo 2020

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July 28 Tokyo 2020 Olympics news results.

American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks dropped Tokyo 2020 Olympics tested positive Covid-19, US Olympic Paralympic Committee confirmed Thursday morning Japan.

The 28-year- athlete, a US Army reservist won bronze Rio 2016 Olympics, transferred a hotel isolation alignment local rules protocols, USOPC a tweet.

"Sam incredible accomplished member Team USA presence missed," organization added.

##Coronavirus## The number Covid-19 cases linked Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games risen 198, Tokyo 2020 organizers Thursday.

Four cases reported Tokyo Olympic Village, bringing total infections connected village 24.

  Three cases identified athletes residents village.

The cases identified Games-related personnel contractors.

  While Games case numbers , Tokyo reported a record day Covid-19 cases Wednesday, adding 3,000 infections, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

##Coronavirus## China Zhang Yufei won gold women 200-meter butterfly Thursday Japan, setting Olympic record a time 2:03.

She beat USA Regan Smith, home silver a time 2:05.

USA Hali Flickinger won bronze a time 2:05.

Caeleb Dressel won men' 100-meter freestyle final a time 47.

02 seconds, Olympic record.

It' Dressel' individual Olympic gold medal.

He previously earned relay gold medals, including men' 4x100-meter freestyle relay earlier Games.

Australia' Kyle Chalmers takes silver medal 47.

08, Russian Kliment Kolesnikov won bronze 47.

##Results## Australia' Izaac Stubblety-Cook won gold men' 200-meter breaststroke, setting Olympic record a time 2:06.

Arno Kamminga Netherlands won silver a time 2:07.

01, Finland' Matti Mattsson earned country' medal 2020 Olympics, winning bronze a time 2:07.

The Russian Olympic Committee' Anton Chupkov, world record holder event, missed podium, finishing fourth a time 2:07.

Stubblety-Cook' triumph Australia sixth gold medal 16th total medal Tokyo Games.

##Results## Simone Biles acknowledged "outpouring love & support" received announcing compete women individual - competition Tokyo Olympics focus -.

It remains unclear Biles, -time Olympic medalist, compete events.

"[T] outpouring love & support I've received realize I' accomplishments gymnastics I believed ," Biles tweeted.

Read tweet: Tokyo experiencing a hot humid week Olympics, high temperatures unusual Japan capital mid-summer.

The average high temperature late July Tokyo 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit).

 Over days, highs ranged 29.

8 34.

4 degrees Celsius (86 94 F) — average roughly 1.

5 degrees Celsius (2.

7 F) usual high temperatures.

   Compounding heat usual high humidity.

 Humidity values ranged 66% 84%, making feel hotter, limiting body' ability cool sweat evaporation.

Though Tokyo   officially a heat wave, hot weather impact Olympic athletes, tennis.

Organizers Wednesday pushing matches day.

It Spain' Paula Badosa forced retire women' singles quarterfinal match left court a wheelchair due heatstroke Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Russian Olympic Committee player Daniil Medvedev told chair umpire finish men' singles - match — wanted International Tennis Federation  responsibility died.

What athletes expect week: The forecast Tokyo — temperatures continue 30s degrees Celsius (86 92 F) days, potentially reaching 33 34 degrees Celsius (92 93 F) weekend.

 There heat advisories effect Greater Tokyo region, Japan Meteorological Agency.

  American swimmer Robert Finke won gold men 800-meter freestyle event Thursday morning Japan a time 7:41.

This time event held Olympics.

Finke, Bobby, beat Italy Gregorio Paltrinieri, silver a time 7:42.

Ukraine Mykhailo Romanchuk won bronze 7:42.

##Results## Italians Valentina Rodini Federica Cesarini won gold lightweight women' double sculls rowing event.

The 2021 European champions event edged field 14-hundredths a time 6:47.

The triumph Italy gold medal 17th total medal Tokyo Games.

##Results## Ireland Fintan McCarthy Paul ODonovan won country Olympic gold medal rowing men lightweight double sculls event, finishing a time  6:06.

Germany claimed silver a time 6:07:29 Italy bronze 6:14:30.

It Ireland gold medal 2020 Tokyo Olympics medal Games.

Prior Tokyo 2020 Games, Ireland won Olympic gold medals, individual events athletics, boxing swimming.

O'Donovan, brother Gary O'Donovan, won silver event Rio 2016, Ireland' medal Olympic rowing.

Other athletes representing Ireland collected multiple Olympic medals swimmer Michelle Smith , hammer thrower Pat OCallaghan boxer Paddy Barnes .

Congratulatory tweets started roll Irish team, including Skibbereen Rowing: New Zealand won gold medal Tokyo 2020 Olympics victory women' pair rowing.

Duo Grace Prendergast Kerri Gowler gold a time 6:50.

19 Thursday morning Japan.

It New Zealand' Olympic gold medal event.

The Russian Olympic Committee silver a time 6:51.

45, Canada earned bronze a time 6:52.

##Results## American skating star Apolo Ohno  lent support gymnast Simone Biles, world support athletes "   .

" Biles decided bow women individual - competition focus , prompting waves support fellow Olympians -time medalist Ohno.

"The mind greatest asset  world strongest prison.

At glance,   ultimate performer  portray  invincible   ideas a superhero figure," Ohno told CNN tonight.

  "When forget human  forget bad days   support athletes   win champions.

When stage,    .

 We support   .

" Croatian brothers Martin Sinkovic Valent Sinkovic added career Olympic medal haul, winning gold rowing men' pair final.

The brothers won medals Olympic Games heading Tokyo 2020.

They won gold double sculls 2016, part Croatia boat win silver quadruple sculls 2012.

Romania silver, Denmark earned bronze.

##Results##  The twisties a mysterious phenomenon, suddenly a gymnast longer a twisting skill thousands times .

Your body cooperate, brain loses track air.

You find ground slam .

This Simone Biles experienced morning practice.

When Biles scratched Olympic team final, a physical injury, mental health.

This felt sad, heart compete.

It means psychological state put significant physical risk.

If brain play body , injured.

Flipping twisting time extremely disorienting, watch eyes.

You feel .

This  proprioception, a sense body space .

In gymnastics, called "air sense.

" And Biles famous good .

"She incredible air sense, sport," coach Aimee Boorman told Houstonia magazine  2015.

"She crash frequently.

Other kids, splat, get lost air.

That happen .

" Her natural talent missed vault stunning.

But decision scratch a lot sense.

When twisties set , hard .

But Biles decision protect marks a shift gymnastics worked US.

"We focus , day human, ," .

"So, protect mind body, world .

" Dominique Moceanu, a member  1996 Olympic gold medal gymnastics team, commended Simone Biles decision bow women individual - competition focus .

"I 14 / / a tibial stress fracture, left / cervical spine exam fall.

I competed  Olympic floor final minutes .

@Simone_Biles decision demonstrates a health—a  I NEVER felt I Olympian," Moceanu tweeted a video Olympic performance.

She , "In sport, essentially dive a pool / water.

When lose ability find ground— appears part @Simone_Biles decision— consequences catastrophic.

She decision team & .

" Simone Biles sponsors offered statements support Wednesday decision pull Thursday individual, - gymnastics competition Tokyo Olympics.

The 24-year- champion cited mental health concerns reason earlier withdrawal Tuesday team competition interviews reporters Tokyo.

Biles compete week individual event finals.

  Athleta chief brand officer Kyle Andrew sports apparel company stands Biles supports " competition.

" Biles signed endorsement contract Athleta earlier year contract Nike.

"Being means knowing care ," Andrew told CNN Business email Wednesday.

"We inspired leadership today step .

" On Tuesday, Biles rest Olympics " day a time" add haul gold medals won 2016 Rio Olympics.

Visa, athlete sponsor, recognizes Biles "incredibly brave decision,"  senior vice president Global Sponsorship Strategy Andrea Fairchild.

The decision "shows Simone inspire mat.

" Biles 102 Olympic athletes Visa sponsors conjunction Team Visa program.

"We days ," Fairchild added.

Protein shake brand Core Power tweeted Wednesday morning Biles "showing courage strength extend mat.

"   "We awe today day," company added Twitter a goat emoji – a reference GOAT, greatest time.

Core Power told CNN Business partnered Biles years brand ambassadors 2016.

The company launched a ad campaign featuring Biles June 29.

"We supported physical recovery Core Power protein shakes, a company unequivocally support full complete health," company email.

Team USA sponsor United Airlines immediately respond Wednesday morning a request comment.

The company told sports news site Sportico proud partner Biles years continues support .

Uber Eats, featured Biles "Tonight I eating" commercials late year, Wednesday stands .

"She shown true strength gym, setting incredible athletes world," company .

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic Wednesday playing conditions Tokyo Games " brutal" welcomed decision organizers push match start times hot humid conditions Japanese capital.

  "I played tennis professionally 20 years, I faced kind conditions entire life a consecutive daily basis," Djokovic , comments posted Tokyo 2020.

"I experience similar days, day Miami New York, , days, passes.

Here single day.

So, draining players energy, feel ," Djokovic added.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Wednesday tennis matches Ariake Tennis Park 3 p.

(local) Thursday  players expressed dissatisfaction felt effects playing conditions.

"In opinion, a days earlier.

But .

It starting 11 a.

It' opinion.

I spoken quarterfinalists men' singles favor starting conditions brutal," .

The 20-time Grand Slam champion speaking compatriot Nina Stojanovic secured victory mixed doubles tournament.

Japan leading Olympics 13 gold medals, China United States 12 11 gold medals .

You count .

Here a winners Wednesday: Basketball 3 X 3 Women: United States Men: Latvia Artistic Gymnastics Men All-Around: Daiki Hashimoto, Japan Cycling Road Women Individual Time Trial: Annemiek van Vleuten, Netherlands Men Individual Time Trial: Primoz Roglic, Slovenia Diving Men Synchronised 3m Springboard: Wang Zongyuan/Xie Siyi, China Equestrian Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle: Germany Fencing Men Sabre Team: Republic Korea Judo Women -70 kg: Chizuru Arai, Japan Men -90 kg: Lasha Bekauri, Georgia Rowing Women Double Sculls: Romania Men Double Sculls: France Women Four: Australia Men Four: Australia Men Quadruple Sculls: Netherlands Women Quadruple Sculls: China Rugby Sevens Men: Fiji Swimming Women 200m Freestyle: Ariarne Titmus, Australia Men 200m Butterfly: Kristof Milak, Hungary Women 200m Individual Medley: Yui Ohashi, Japan Women 1500m Freestyle: Katie Ledecky, United States Men 4 X 200m Freestyle Relay: Great Britain Weightlifting Men 73kg: Shi Zhiyong, China ##Results## As athletes head official day Olympic Games, difficult track event due 13-hour time difference.

Here Olympic sports playing NBC channels tonight: Archery: The men women individual preliminary rounds held 8:30 p.

Beach Volleyball: The US women team face Kenya 8 p.

ET, US men team play Argentina 10 p.

Cycling: Both men women quarterfinals BMX racing place tonight 9 p.

Fencing: The preliminary rounds women team foil competition held 9:50 p.

Field Hockey: Several matches men preliminary rounds held tonight, begins 8:30 p.

Golf: The men individual stroke play place 6:30 p.

Rugby: The women rugby tournament include matches, beginning 8 p.

Swimming: Several swimming events agenda tonight, result medals.

The events 8 p.

For events broadcast evening, view NBC schedule .

The United States won gold medal women 3x3 basketball defeating Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) 18-15 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Americans lost game en route Olympic title.

Team USA claimed 11th gold medal Summer Games  nation 31st medal .

The ROC silver China won bronze.

  ##Firsts## ##Results## Daiki Hashimoto ensured Japan held Olympic men gymnastics - crown a nail-biting victory Wednesday.

The 19-year- clinched gold a strong high bar routine narrowly edge China' 2017 world - champion Xiao Ruoteng.

Hashimoto ended a total score 88.

465 compared Ruoteng' 88.

065 -- a difference 0.

Hashimoto big boots fill Kohei Uchimura, Olympics - champion London 2012 Rio 2016, opted defend title Tokyo.

Russian Olympic Committee' Nikita Nagornyy, reigning world - champion, bronze finishing 88.

031 points.

##Results## China Shi Zhiyong put a scintillating performance break world record winning gold men 73kg weightlifting event Wednesday.

Shi lifted 166kg snatch 198kg clean jerk, , combined a world Olympic record total 364kg.

The total 364kg surpasses world record 363kg Shi set 2019 World Championships.

Shi' lifts snatch clean jerk Olympic records.

Venezuela Julio Ruben Mayora Pernia sealed silver medal Rahmat Erwin Abdullah Indonesia securing bronze.

##Results## CNN Will Ripley ground Tokyo Olympic Games.

Today, a -hand navigate confusing maze venues: With fans stands time Olympic history, ' finding Tokyo 2020 simple.

You' wrong.

Navigating confusing labyrinth cavernous venues -- event -- feel Olympic sport .

CNN' Scott Reeves I a pair coveted tickets men' artistic - gymnastics final.

Our car dropped 30 minutes early.

  We people a multi-layered security check.

We scanned credentials, showed tickets, walked flights stairs ended -- a volleyball court.

The volunteers asked idea gymnastics held.

We eventually realized wrong building: Ariake Arena.

We needed find Ariake Gymnastics Centre ( confused Ariake Sports Center, Ariake Tennis Park Ariake Urban Sports Park).

After crossing street, walking entire perimeter venue security ticket check, signs a series eerily empty hallways.

  Entire areas blocked explanation -- a handful people follow, confused .

Eventually, entered thought press seating area, walked main gymnastics floor -- 15 minutes competition.

A polite volunteer finally pointed direction seats, a chuckle: "Sorry.

It' confusing.

You' .

" Matches Tokyo Olympics day due hot humid conditions Japanese capital, tennis organizers announced Wednesday.

Matches Ariake Tennis Park, started 11 a.

local time Wednesday 3 p.

local time Thursday.

The decision " interests player health welfare," "extensive consultation" athletes, referees, medical experts key stakeholders, , International Tennis Federation (ITF) a statement.

The ITF reiterated male female players request ten-minute breaks play temperatures exceed 30.

1 degrees Celsius (86.

2 degrees Fahrenheit).

Wednesday' announcement players feeling effects weather conditions.

  Earlier Wednesday, Russian Olympic Committee player Daniil Medvedev told chair umpire Carlos Ramos finish men' singles - match Fabio Fognini -- wanted ITF responsibility died.

Meanwhile, Spain' Paula Badosa forced retire women' singles quarterfinal match  Czech Marketa Vondrousova due heatstroke.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Tokyo 2020 shone a spotlight pressure elite athletes competing Olympic Games.

His comments superstar athletes Simone Biles Naomi Osaka experienced mental health issues struggling perform week.

"It challenges times, accept challenges profound, year--a- restrictions challenges confront training lockdown," Coe told reporters.

"This a challenging time competitors.

" Coe, a -time Olympic medalist, fact families travel Tokyo contributed athletes struggles federations step provide missing support structure.

"The advice I give athlete reach ," .

"Reach colleagues, reach friends.

Don' afraid show vulnerability.

It' a badge honor a .

" 18-year- gymnast Sunisa Lee athletes competing US Olympics.

Despite intense spotlight Games, parents confident handle pressure, persevered a big family tragedy home.

In 2019, Lee father John suffered accident left paralyzed, put a lot stress.

"Sunisa  competing pressure , I ,  I injured 2019 ,  point   Olympics," .

Lee admitted team panicked Simone Biles dropped women - team final.

Iga Swiatek

But US win silver.

"She handled pretty , ,   .

 Going ,  OK," Lee father .

  The Minnesota native acknowledge pressure conversation parents, father .

"She a lot  pressure .

 But I told ,  , a lot, experienced pressure  time," , "I worries, I   OK.

" Lee parents expressed concern Biles, news withdrawal shocking, hope OK .

They wished Biles replacement, Jade Carey, .

Spain' Paula Badosa forced retire women' singles quarterfinal match Czech Marketa Vondrousova due heatstroke Wednesday.

Badosa lost set 6-3 requiring a medical timeout Court 4 start set.

After lengthy treatment, Spaniard unable continue announced retirement match, leaving court a wheelchair.

"I suffered a heat stroke , I feel fit continue competing match," Badosa , comments posted Tokyo 2020.

"Along pressure competition, special days , happen sport -- today, I terrain.

"It a shame participation .

The conditions demanding day , adapt , today body resisted needed," Badosa added.

Marketa Vondrousova, Naomi Osaka' conqueror, advances women' semifinals 'll face Ukraine' Elina Svitolina.

The 23-year- Badosa subsequently withdrew mixed doubles match compatriot Pablo Carreñ Busta.

The Spaniards due face Polish pair Iga Swiatek Lukasz Kubot Wednesday.

Badosa Carreñ Busta replaced draw France Fiona Ferro Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

The French pair ended losing 6-3 7-6 Polish duo.

"I leave a feeling pride absolutely country, represented professional I ," Badosa .

"I focus recovering, working giving opportunity return event ," Badosa.

Her retirement Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev publicly criticized scheduling matches Tokyo 2020.

Both players preferable start matches evening conditions cooled .

During singles match Fabio Fognini, Medvedev told umpire: "I a fighter, I finish match, I die.

"If I die, ITF (sic) responsible?" Masomah Ali Zada competed time trial career Wednesday -- biggest stage .

The 25-year- finished 14 minutes gold medal winner Annemiek van Vleuten, Ali Zada participation Tokyo 2020 bigger medals.

Born Afghanistan, Ali Zada family eventually asylum France 2017 began receiving threats cycling competitively.

"It , good," .

"My time trial,   Olympic Games.

As a  experience, I' happy I worked , I   sacrifice   months.

 I don' regrets.

" According profile Olympics website, Ali Zada pushed bike, taunted abused cycling Afghanistan.

Her struggles revealed documentary Les Petit Reines de Kaboul -- The Little Queens Kabul -- prompted French lawyer Patrick Communal move Ali Zada Afghanistan.

"I' happy represent Refugee Olympic Team I send a message hope peace 82 million people obliged leave country reasons," race.

And I' represent rights women  Afghanistan countries  Afghanistan, people women don' rights.

So I'   objectives --  rights women refugees.

Ali Zada representing women rights Afghanistan Refugee Olympic team "important   heart   head.

" "It' responsibility work rights women  Afghanistan countries  people women don' rights,  send a message hope peace refugees world," adds.

When I started cycling, people Afghanistan agree   ' a people a girl  rides a bike.

"Even ,  hotel cyclists, strangely.

I  've a g*rl a scarf a bicycle.

But Afghanistan, I'   regularly a woman a bike, accept .

" Ali Zada father main sources inspiration a message morning race.

"When I Afghanistan,      supported ," recalls.

"Even I wanted stop,  pushed : 'No,  continue,  stop ,  continue  .

' So a message morning : 'Do .

' I hope happy.

" Great Britain men rugby team knee protest Olympic match Argentina.

Many athletes knee Olympics, including multiple women soccer teams.

Though gesture rules, set a tone.

It years   NFL player Colin Kaepernick knelt pre-game National Anthem protest racial inequality.

Since --  George Floyd death  police custody May 2020 -- athletes world gesture solidarity social justice movement oppression people color.

Currently, International Olympic Committee Rule 50 prohibits athletes protesting Olympic sites.

In July, governing body added amendment rule, allowing athletes express views mixed zones, press conferences interviews, prior start competition.

However, 150 athletes, sports organizations, human rights social justice experts signed open letter calling IOC athletes "fundamental human " protest, including podium.

"We global sport community a turning point matters racial social justice," letter read, " call leaders Olympic Paralympic Movements a stronger commitment human rights, racial/social justice, social inclusion.

" When Fiji clinched Rugby Sevens gold medal Rio 2016 — Olympic medal country won history — prime minister Frank Bainimarama announced a public holiday.

The small island nation, a population 900,000, reason celebrate Flying Fijians successfully defended Olympic crown, beating New Zealand 27-12 Wednesday gold medal match.

There powerful scenes final whistle, squad knee pray a huddle, team moved tears.

After match, PM Bainimarama tweeted delight historic gold medal.

"Vinaka [ ], boys –– win worth Gold," wrote.

"Your love game, , country shown Fijians unite, achieve greatness –– matter world throws .

GO FIJI GO!!!!" Perhaps public holiday order? ##Results## Japan winning gold medals a higher rate previous Olympic appearances, statistics gathered CNN.

The host country  medal table  20 total Olympic medals : 11 gold, silver bronze.

At Rio Summer Olympics 2016, Japan won 41 total medals — including 12 gold — highest total gold medal count.

Just days Tokyo 2020 Games, Japan won highest medal count quickly closing gold record.

In Rio London 2012, Japan won 17 medals days competition.

Tokyo previously hosted Games 1964, Japan won 16 gold medals — 29 total medals — country.

From CNN Chandler Thornton An earlier version post incorrectly tallied number gold medals Rio.

It 12 medals.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic moved Olympic quarterfinals Wednesday maintain quest a 'Golden Slam.

' The 20-time grand slam champion defeated Spain' Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-1 90 minutes.

The 'Golden Slam' comprises winning grand slams — Olympic singles gold — calendar year.

Djokovic claimed Australian Open, French Open Wimbledon titles year.

He win US Open September complete grand slam.

An Olympic gold 34-year- male player seal 'Golden Slam.

' Germany Steffi Graf player achieved landmark, completing feat 1988.

Djokovic meet Japan' Kei Nishikori quarterfinals.

##Results## Primoz Roglic sealed gold men' cycling time trial event Wednesday win Slovenia' gold Games.

The 31-year- forced Tour de France due a series crashes week, Tokyo gold completes a stunning comeback.

Roglic, finished 10th  Time Trial Rio 2016, title a time 55:04.

The Netherlands' Tom Dumoulin secured silver — result achieved years Rio.

Australia' Rohan Dennis completed podium secured bronze.

##Results## The city Fukushima hoped celebrate recovery a decade- nuclear disaster return baseball Olympics.

But current pandemic situation, authorities decided hold games — softball baseball — Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium spectators, handing a disappointment city.

That fans allowed attend sporting events Olympics region.

"We genuinely dreamed people world coming visit Fukushima, expected find attractiveness Fukushima," Akinori Iwamura, a Major League Baseball player manager semi-pro baseball side, Fukushima Red Hopes, tells CNN.

"Although recovered towns fully, wanted Fukushima rebuilt ten years.

It pretty unfortunate spectators games.

" Baseball returning  Olympics  a 13-year hiatus, enjoys considerable popularity Japan.

Read full story .

The United States men' basketball team put shock loss France a thumping 120-66 victory Iran Wednesday.

Damian Lillard finished a game high 21 points, including threes .

Wednesday' victory men' basketball team a fourth straight gold medal.

Team USA faces Czech Republic team' final group game Saturday.

##Results## Tokyo reported a record day Covid-19 cases consecutive day Olympic Games, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The capital added 3,177 cases Wednesday, topping Tuesday record 2,848 cases.

At 174 Covid-19 cases reported linked Tokyo 2020 Games Wednesday, Tokyo 2020 organizers.

The Japanese capital a state emergency effect August 22.

##Coronavirus## Annemiek Van Vleuten grabbed headlines Sunday, reasons wanted.

The Dutch cyclist thought gold women road race, realising Austria Anna Kiesenhofer finished .

Van Vleuten bounced disappointment perfect fashion Wednesday, demolishing field gold time trial.

"This Sunday," replied asked gold medal happened weekend.

"I closed social media message I home road race I shape.

"I media [talk]… I left Twitter account closed.

I talk message I : I nailed shape .

" Switzerland Marlen Reusser silver -- a whopping 56 seconds Van Vleuten -- Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen a seconds bronze.

And amateur cyclists fears bike, solace fact Olympic silver medalist shares concerns.

"I' afraid turns downhill stretches," Reusser time trial.

A version story appeared CNN Meanwhile China newsletter, a -times-a-week update exploring country rise impacts world.

 Sign .

A gold medal-winning Canadian swimmer waves China Chinese heritage, sparking heated discussions country decades-long -child policy gender discrimination.

Margaret MacNeil shot international fame Monday  winning women 100-meter butterfly  Tokyo Olympics, setting Americas continental record Games.

In China, , 21-year- drawing wide attention reason, news spread Canadian g*rl beat China top woman swimmer, Zhang Yufei, 0.

05 seconds born China adopted a baby a Canadian couple.

The subject MacNeil lit Chinese social media.

A hashtag  victory top trending topic Chinese microblogging site Weibo Monday morning, drawn 400 million views.

Much attention focused Chinese heritage — reflections wider social political circumstances led adoption a foreign family.

Read : Five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci relate high pressure Olympics Simone Biles spoke withdrawing team finals event.

"I   medals   , heavier  backpack ," told CNN.

Comaneci easier time competed "I young  I doubt .

 And I I  ifs," .

But years , Olympic champion a story.

"You kind  prepared   hit directions  ," Romanian gymnast .

"That a lot  pressure   .

But I  important remind     .

 And   [] expects     deliver.

 So,   pieces separate," added.

Biles decision withdraw team " " US team , -time Olympic gold medalist Bart Conner .

"It scary flying  air  idea ," added.

Referring Biles speaking a survivor abuse US team doctor Larry Nassar, Comaneci , " hard .

" "Everything  unbelievably difficult.

 Then juggle day,  complicated a lot  pressure," .

"I   continually a role model   generations thinking gymnastics  ," Comaneci added.

It roasting center court Ariake Tennis Park.

Temperatures reached 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit) Tokyo Wednesday, muggy weather humidity, felt 37 degrees Celsius (98.

6 degrees Fahrenheit).

World No.

2 Daniil Medvedev affected weather.

Midway match, Russian — dry humor sarcasm — approached chair umpire happen died.

"I a fighter, I finish match, I die," .

"If I die, ITF (International Tennis Federation) responsible (sic)? Medvedev eventually beat Fabio Fognini Italy 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 advance quarterfinals.

He told reporters match set, hot "darkness eyes.

" "Between point I didn' feel .

I bending , I couldn' get breathing .

I ready fall court," .

When temperatures high, ITF activate Extreme Weather Policy, giving players extra options cool .

Medvedev concerns.

World No.

1 Novak Djokovic conditions match Saturday "brutal.

" The Serbian superstar set Spain Alejandro Davidovich Fokina today, play a doubles match day, heat.

##Results## US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles withdrawn individual - competition prioritize -, USA Gymnastics .

The organization "wholeheartedly supports decision.

" Biles, greatest gymnasts time, a favorite home gold -.

She opportunity compete individual events, Tuesday evening rest Olympics " day a time.

" Read : US women gymnasts Jordan Chiles, Grace McCallum Sunisa Lee dedicated silver medal Simone Biles, told NBC.

"I feel people forget ' human," Lee .

"Anything happen.

We don' owe .

We don' owe a gold medal.

You' competing.

We' .

If , owed , I ' .

" The team admitted panicked initially Biles withdrew team competition.

But , Chiles stepped compete uneven bars balance beam.

"We a medal United States America," Chiles .

"In minds, silver medal a gold medal.

We didn' get silver.

We won silver.

" Biles Instagram celebrate Chiles, friend.

Former US gymnast Kerri Strug offered support Simone Biles US gymnast decision withdraw women team finals event.

Strug famously helped win gold Team USA 1996 Summer Games Atlanta performing a vault injured ankle.

She carried podium coach.

Strug posted Twitter sending love Biles: The -time Olympian added a goat emoji tweet, referring fact Biles greatest time, colloquially abbreviated GOAT.

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, won gold medals Tokyo Olympics, managing pressure Games narrowing focus, avoiding social media limiting worry .

When asked media Simone Biles decision open mental health pressure affected athletic performance, Titmus Biles.

She , , decided delete social media apps phone speaking family.

She focusing racing.

"Honestly, I've kind world," .

"I honestly focusing I .

" Her record win: Titmus won gold Wednesday Olympic-record women' 200m freestyle.

She visibly emotional medal ceremony, tearfully embracing Australia' swimming coach Dean Boxall stepping podium.

"This a great partnership.

This winning.

This winning .

So I I emotional," .

While a select people privilege attending Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, public Olympic Cauldron person put display Ariake Park.

Residents Japan capital — dogs — gathered catch a glimpse flame , Tokyo a state emergency due Covid-19, ways experience pandemic-era Olympics.

What , , thought cauldron' design.

The Japanese design house built cauldron, nendo, 85 drafts landing a final .

To cauldron, nendo needed machines capable applying a pressure 3,500 tons mold thick aluminum plating curved shapes.

The final product weighs 2.

7 metric tons.

The flame pays respect Fukushima nuclear disaster set devastating earthquake tsunami 2011.

The hydrogen fuels flame produced Fukushima prefecture.

But hydrogen color burns, designers added sodium carbonate give flame vibrant gold hue.

Australia' Ariarne Titmus won gold Tokyo Games, times, beat defending Olympic champion event: American swimming legend Katie Ledecky.

Two days gold women' 400m freestyle, Titmus Wednesday won women 200m freestyle, finishing Olympic record time 1:53.

Ledecky finished .

It time American failed podium individual Olympic event.

Ledecky regarded dominant female swimmer .

She won gold 200m, 400m 800m freestyle events 2016 Rio Games.

Before , gold 800m freestyle London 2012.

Ledecky won silver 400m freestyle Monday Tokyo Games.

She considered swimming versatile competitors.

Though events distance, range, compared sprinting, Usain Bolt running 200m, 400m, 1500m events.

Dominant display: If Ledecky disappointing finish 200m freestyle fueled talk demise, commanding performance minutes force doubters .

Iga Swiatek Coach

Ledecky crushed field - women 1500m freestyle event, finishing seconds fellow American Erica Sullivan gold.

That impressive times, barely legs.

One team USA staffer Ledecky saving energy, events left .

Ledecky compete 800m freestyle considered a favorite win , .

By time Tokyo, Ledecky swum a stunning 6,000 meters (3.

7 miles) time finished competing.

To put context, Michael Phelps swam a total 3,300 meters won golds 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hopes supporting athletes issues surrounding mental health " ," spokesman Mark Adams .

"It' incredibly important issue, ' finally fore.

Are ? I hope , I .

But world, issue, , ' supporting athletes ," Adams a news conference day US gymnast Simone Biles withdrew team competition due mental health concerns.

"We huge respect [Biles,] huge support ," Adams added, mental health " a big issue a years , ' coming fore.

" Biles qualified individual - competition Thursday, individual event finals floor exercise, balance beam, vault uneven bars week.

Simone Biles withdrawal women team gymnastics final Tuesday mental health concerns "broke heart," US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, advocate mental health.

The conversation prime spot Olympics Biles pulled , tennis star Naomi Osaka comments pressure Games impacting athletes mental health.

"The Olympics overwhelming," Phelps .

"There a lot emotions .

" Phelps echoed earlier remarks Biles, athletes carry "a lot weight shoulders, challenging, lights expectations thrown top .

" In addition, pandemic situation Japan led a decision athletes allowed bring family supporters .

Many athletes spoken challenge presents.

Australia WNBA player Liz Cambage, , withdrew Games began citing mental health reasons, worried a "bubble" Olympics.

"No family.

No friends.

No fans.

No support system team.

It honestly terrifying .

The month I panic attacks, sleeping eating," Cambage decision.

Olympic athletes " trust," Phelps , adding " listen, vulnerable, fix .

" He added: "We human beings.

Nobody perfect.

So , OK OK.

It OK ups downs emotional rollercoasters.

But I biggest times.

" Phelps hopes opportunity mental health conversation bigger.

"This a lot time, a lot hard work, people .

" The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hopes supporting athletes issues surrounding mental health " issue," spokesman Mark Adams , adding committee a lot respect support Biles.

It busy day Tokyo, tremors Tuesday surprises Olympics resonating.

Here .

Mental health takes center stage: Simone Biles Naomi Osaka changing conversation Olympics.

Both athletes perform usual standards Tuesday.

Neither afraid open mental health — taboo subject high-pressure world competitive sports.

Here Osaka surprising defeat women singles tennis : "I feel attitude great I cope pressure I situation.

" And Biles told media US women team gymnastics final: "Whenever get a high stress situation, kind freak ," .

"I focus mental health jeopardize health -.

" Biles 24; Osaka 23.

At young ages, a tremendous weight shoulders.

But unafraid world mental health health — a bone, broken.

Another gripping morning swimming: Ariarne Titmus care business 200m freestyle, setting Olympic record win gold Games, US star Katie Ledecky crushed field win gold - women 1500m freestyle.

Japan stellar performance: As sun rose Tokyo official day Olympics, hosts Japan remained atop medal table.

With 11 gold medals, Japan holds a narrow lead United States China.

While early days lead hold, Japanese athletes put impressive display .

They dominant judo, golds, sports a hiatus — gold women softball men women street skateboarding; silver men surfing; bronze women surfing women street skateboarding.

That success translating Olympics excitement.

Polls consistently shown Games overwhelmingly unpopular Japanese public health safety concerns, mood appears shifting.

##Results## The number Covid-19 cases linked Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games risen 174, Tokyo 2020 organizers Wednesday.

No cases reported Olympic Village.

  The cases identified contractors, Games-related personnel members media.

  None cases reported Wednesday identified athletes.

##Coronavirus##  It exciting morning competition Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

Stars Katie Ledecky Ariarne Titmus won gold.

The hosts winning: Japan nabbed medals Wednesday morning.

Yui Ohashi won gold women 200m individual medley Tomoru Honda claimed silver men 200m butterfly.

Ohashi Japanese woman win gold medals a single Olympics winning top prize Sunday 400m individual medley.

Japan holds top spot medal count 11 golds, US China 10 .

Titmus nabs gold: Australia Ariarne Titmus turned stellar performance, winning gold women 200m freestyle.

She set a Olympic record: 1:53.

Her main rival, Katie Ledecky, surprisingly failed medal event, finishing .

But store .

Ledecky dominates: The American swimming star showed considered world female distance swimmer.

In - Olympic women 1500m competition, Ledecky dominated — finishing seconds silver medalist, fellow American Erica Sullivan.

Ledecky set world record event 2018.

##Results## American great Katie Ledecky crushed - women 1500m freestyle final win gold medal Tokyo 2020.

Ledecky favorite win event disappoint.

The US swimming star clocked a time 15:37.

34, leading field race finishing seconds silver medalist, fellow American Erica Sullivan.

German Sarah Kohler finished , a time 15:42.

This Ledecky sixth Olympic gold medal eighth Olympic medal total.

It medal Tokyo Games, earlier won silver 400-meter freestyle.

Earlier today, , failed podium 200-meter freestyle.

##Results## Attending Olympic event Tokyo starts ritual.

Press clever foot pedal release a mist hand sanitizer; get temperature checked; scan credentials belongings scanned security.

If temperature high, ' escorted a pleasant tent cool Tokyo summer heat minutes — .

Despite Games completely devoid crowds, ' a rigid process place attendance, plenty rules follow.

Once ' venue, ' a maze barricades guide press seating area — , sit , ' assigned thousands seats sitting empty.

But Olympic venue offers a slightly experience — larger stadiums catch rugby sevens football haunted emptiness, smaller venues, gymnastics, provide intimate show Olympic greatness.

The bottom line: There bad seat house.

After a 13-year hiatus, baseball returning  Olympics — fans witness .

Japan head--head Dominican Republic Wednesday Fukushima.

Unlike Tokyo, Fukushima prefecture a coronavirus state emergency, a decision host games Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium — softball baseball — fans present.

That spectators allowed attend sporting events Olympics region.

It disappointing city Fukushima, Olympics supposed celebrate region recovery a nuclear disaster a decade .

"We genuinely dreamed people world coming visit Fukushima, expected find attractiveness Fukushima," Akinori Iwamura, a Major League Baseball player manager semi-pro baseball side Red Hopes Fukushima, told CNN.

"Although towns fully recovered, wanted Fukushima rebuilt 10 years.

It pretty unfortunate spectators games," added Iwamura.

Over Koriyama city — hour drive Fukushima city — residents felt elated Japan victory US women softball Tuesday.

And fans ' stands Wednesday game, , local resident Yuko Aikawa, watching TV.

"Of , I wanted buy tickets competition stadium, I understand decision ban spectators," Aikawa .

"My friends I events TV.

" Simone Biles Tokyo Olympics earn gold medal deliver stellar performance potentially retiring.

But fans : She faltered.

She attempting advanced vault move Amanar,  executed perfectly a previous competition.

The move involves a handspring --a- twists air landing.

It a feat average Olympian, Biles nails , effortless.

On Tuesday, , Biles "looked lost" air, CNN sports analyst Christine Brennan .

She landed knees left field play close tears.

Minutes , word Biles  compete  team.

"Worst nightmare coming pass ," Brennan   Biles exiting event.

Her departure stunned sports world fans US repeatedly difficult moves gymnastics standard playground stunts.

Biles talent charisma catapulted a pedestal high seemingly untouchable mistake magnified, devastating — Biles fans — falls.

Biles hide feels.

After --perfect performance preliminary Sunday, feels " weight world [] shoulders times.

" "I I brush pressure affect damn hard hahaha!"  wrote Instagram.

Biles, decorated American gymnast, defies gravity a superhuman, -perfect heroes fallible.

Seeing slip reminds fans   pressure, -intentioned,   international idol.

Read : There a time tattoos taboo, US — criminals societal rejects.

But 1970s, tattoos a rise popularity Western societies .

And a trend reflected summer Olympics Tokyo.

From solid Olympic rings bright blue sharks, year athletes sporting a wide range ink.

But a cry sees Japanese society general, tattoos largely rebuked.

Tattoos a long history Japan, record decorative tattooing dating 247 C.

, research  Banaras Hindu University India.

The art form popularity grew  Edo period, lasted early 1600s 1868.

It thought stemmed woodblock printmaking, tattoo artists typically woodcarvers,  Center Asia Pacific Studies University San Francisco.

Though Edo government worked hard social classes line time — including strict rules types clothing classes allowed wear — colorful tattoos classes attempted push restrictions, center.

In 1872, Meiji regime, changed.

Concerned tattoos looked Western powers, government banned act tattooing display tattoos, Center.

Though traditional Japanese tattoo style, called "wabori" "irezumi," famous highly sought world, initially suppressed.

Almost a century , 1960s, tattoos Yakuza, powerful criminal gangs.

The connection Yakuza members tattoos strong, bathhouses hot springs ban tattoos entering, attempt ban members Yakuza.

In places Japan,  bans enforced.

In years, , popularity tattoos Japan growing — easy.

Read : World-renowned gymnast -time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles withdrew women gymnastics team finals mental health concerns Tuesday.

Here Biles decision: The withdrawal: Biles withdrew midway women team finals leaving field attended .

After visiting a trainer, returned arena, warm uneven bars.

Instead, 20-year- Jordan Chiles Biles place.

From sidelines, Biles supported teammates — chatting cheering routine.

Biles a lively presence, jumping support teammates.

Biles told rest team, " training, , fine.

" The results: Team USA silver women team finals, settling a score 166.

The Russian Olympic Committee edged Team USA win gold a score 169.

"For , I' proud girls stepped .

I owe girls, .

I proud ," Biles .

Mental health: Biles broke tears addressed media competition.

"Whenever get a high stress situation kind freak ," .

"I focus mental health jeopardize health wellbeing.

" Biles competing " athletes, ' people day.

" Biles team a "mental rest day" Wednesday.

On Sunday, Biles began prepare team finals, social media describe pressure faces a world-renowned gymnast.

In  Instagram post, Biles competing leaves feeling " weight world shoulders.

" What : Speaking Tuesday, Biles commit remaining events year Games.

When asked compete Thursday individual - final, responded, "We a day a time.

I tomorrow a day, morning .

So a good mental rest.

So .

" Following unrelated question, Biles added, "Hopefully, I'll get complete a couple events…" The gymnast scheduled remaining events: women - final July 29, women vault uneven bars finals Aug.

1, women floor exercise final Aug.

2 women balance beam final Aug.

After Tuesday withdrawal, Biles assessed daily get medical clearance future competitions, USA Gymnastics  a tweet.

Novak Djokovic detained awaits visa hearing.

Two-time grand slam champion current women world No.

3 Garbine Muguruza Novak Djokovic media frenzy "avoided" men world No.

1 vaccinated, tennis players entering Australia play tournament.

"I move ," Muguruza Spain, told reporters Melbourne Saturday.

"I avoided, , vaccinated, ," , adding knew rules " .

" "You follow .

I difficult," Muguruza .

When asked Djokovic visa saga affects average person' opinion international tennis players, Muguruza responded a ".

" "I tennis world players a bit conflict time," .

Rafael Nadal told reporters Melbourne Saturday player important Australian Open.

That includes , Novak Djokovic Roger Federer, .

"It clear Novak Djokovic players," Nadal , added Australian Open " important player.

" Nadal tournament great " " Djokovic.

When asked situation surrounding Djokovic, legacy, Nadal .

"I ," Nadal , adding a "good relationship" Djokovic career.

He respected Djokovic a "person athlete" " agree a lot (Djokovic) couple weeks.

" "I ," Nadal .

Nadal, seeded sixth, draw Djokovic Australian Open.

But meet semifinals, players get .

Of Nadal 20 major titles, Australian Open victory — won 2009.

Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka asked thoughts situation swirling Novak Djokovic Saturday Melbourne, tournament.

Osaka told reporters "thoughts important," calling "unfortunate situation.

" "He a great player, kind sad people remember ," Osaka .

Read full answer : "Yeah, honestly , a I thoughts important.

Even I I , I people side, I people side.

I , , person opinion change , controversy.

"I unfortunate situation.

Like, a great player, kind sad people remember .

But I tennis players, government Australia deciding handle .

"Yeah, I kind situation a place asked person, comments players, greatest .

Just positive.

" Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke Friday Novak Djokovic' ongoing presence Australia lead "increase anti-vaccination sentiment" "civil unrest" part reason canceling visa, court filings show.

  In a 10-page decision memorandum CNN, Hawke Djokovic' refusal get vaccinated Covid-19 "pose a health risk Australian community," disrupt "good order" society.

   "In , behaviour encourage influence emulate prior conduct fail comply public health measures a positive Covid-19 test result, lead transmission disease risk health , " Hawke argued.

  Hawke Djokovic' continuing presence lead increases rallies protests, a source community transmission.

  "I acknowledge Mr.

Djokovic community, unrest occurred, late avoid .

This weighs mind public interest cancellation," Hawke .

  Djokovic, world top-ranked men tennis player, visa revoked immigration officials vaccinated Covid-19.

He detained Australian immigration officials a decisive court hearing Sunday, detailed arguments presented tennis star deported.

  Novak Djokovic  detained Australian border authorities Saturday morning, a court-ordered arrangement decided Friday.

The world top-ranked men tennis player, visa revoked immigration officials vaccinated Covid-19.

What happened: Djokovic visa revoked time Friday Australia immigration minister, Alex Hawke.

Hawke Friday Novak Djokovic' ongoing presence Australia lead "increase anti-vaccination sentiment" "civil unrest" part reason canceling visa, court filings show.

Djokovic legal team challenged Friday ruling, case transferred chain Australia Federal Court.

The Australian government agreed deport Djokovic weekend case concluded.

Djokovic spend Saturday night pre-immigration detention case debated court.

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Judge Anthony Kelly presided Friday hearing, Djokovic allowed visit lawyers offices Saturday prepare Sunday hearing, eventually moved pre-immigration detention, required Australian law.

  What : The court hear detailed oral arguments case Sunday.

If Djokovic appeal successful, timetable compete Australian Open Monday.

Djokovic remains listed tournament draw due face Miomir Kecmanovic.

Australia' Federal Court hear detailed oral arguments Novak Djokovic' visa cancellation case Sunday.

  "Proceedings fixed a hearing Sunday 16th January 2022 9.

Australian Eastern Standard Time (Saturday 5.

ET)," Justice David OCallaghan, presiding case, open court Saturday.

Djokovic' legal team, led barristers Nick Wood SC Paul Holdenson QC, submit filings case Federal Court 12 p.

local time Saturday (8 p.

ET Friday).

The lawyers acting behalf Australian government 10 p.

local (6 a.

ET Saturday).

  The court Saturday case heard front Federal Court judges.

  Djokovic expected spend Saturday night pre-immigration detention court case ongoing.

Novak Djokovic detained Australian border authorities Saturday morning, a court-ordered arrangement decided Friday.

Djokovic, world top-ranked men tennis player, visa revoked immigration officials vaccinated Covid-19.

The tennis star interviewed Australian Border Force 8 a.

Saturday local time (4 p.

It agreed parties case location remain "undisclosed" public order tennis star safe avoid a "media circus.

" Djokovic expected spend Saturday night pre-immigration detention case debated Australia Federal Court.

Novak Djokovic received notification positive Covid-19 PCR test results Dec.

16 — outlined timestamp test certificate — a Serbian health official Friday, Djokovic' claim receive official notification test results Dec.

   Pressed CNN a discrepancy time listed certificate time notification email — claimed Djokovic — , provincial health secretary Zoran Gojkovic result received late evening Dec.

   "You Novak Djokovic opened inbox checked email.

All I a valid document delivered inbox day, late evening.

As , I comment — a question ," Gojkovic a Friday government news briefing Belgrade.

  According court filings, Djokovic official approved PCR test Dec.

16 — results generated 8 p.

day, outlined timestamp test certificate.

   However, Djokovic claimed a Jan.

12 statement receive notification positive PCR test result day — attending a tennis event, photographed, a mask, meeting children.

   A spokesperson Serbian prime minister echoed Gojkovic' remarks, telling CNN news conference " world didn' get notification — world late a day.

"  Anecdotally, results a PCR test carried CNN producer Belgrade Thursday received email minutes time listed results certificate.

Others tested, , time results emailed vary.

   CNN reached Djokovic' representatives comment.

Novak Djokovic detained Australian border authorities Saturday morning, a court-ordered arrangement decided Friday heard CNN open court.

The move a decision Australia immigration minister Alex Hawke revoke tennis star visa Friday days deliberation eject 34-year- Serbian country.

   Djokovic accused providing false information Australian visa declaration, specifically traveled 14 days arrival country.

  Djokovic lawyers appealing decision, case stay Australia heard Saturday country Federal Court emergency hearing Judge Anthony Kelly Federal Circuit Family Court Friday.

  If Djokovic bid fails, deported.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic detained Australian border authorities Saturday morning, a court-ordered arrangement decided Friday.

Some background: Novak Djokovic Minister Immigration, case file , officially transferred Federal Circuit Court Federal Court Australia late Friday night local time.

Justice David O'Callaghan oversee case, initial hearing scheduled 10:15 a.

Saturday local time (6:15 p.

  Tennis star Novak Djokovic meeting Australian authorities case stay country heard Federal Court Australia today.

  Tennis star Novak Djokovic detained Australian authorities Saturday case stay country heard Federal Court.

  The decision emergency hearing Judge Anthony Kelly Federal Circuit Family Court Friday, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke' decision cancel Djokovic' visa a time.

The tennis star interviewed Australian Border Force 8 a.

ET Friday) undisclosed location "agreed parties" case.

At point, Djokovic officially detained border force officials escorted lawyers' office case heard Federal court.

  The location Djokovic met border officials remain secret order tennis star safe prevent "a media circus.

" "We a genuine concern security a potential media circus," Djokovic' barrister Nick Wood told court imploring Judge Kelly Djokovic handed border officials private.

  Novak Djokovic Minister Immigration, case file , officially transferred Federal Circuit Court Federal Court Australia late Friday night local time.

  Wood told court Immigration Minister personal power cancel 34-year-' visa based grounds "excite anti-vax sentiment" remain Australia, describing a "radically approach" government' argument.

  "The underlying rationale a direct risk , ' Mr Djokovic Australia, Melbourne , excite anti-vax sentiment.

That' point.

A radically approach," Wood .

  Netflix announced Friday partnered tennis grand slam tournaments men' women' tennis tours produce a documentary series depicting a year life professional tennis players.

 A Netflix spokesperson tells CNN series filming Australia leading Australian Open, release, series cover Novak Djokovic' visa issue.

Netflix series provide "unfiltered life competitive sport professional tennis perspective players teams.

" "Tennis beloved world, high-stakes tournaments hopping continents athletes hailing countless countries," Brandon Riegg, Netflix vice president unscripted documentary series.

"Through historic partnership Grand Slam tournaments, ATP Tour, WTA Tour, ATP Media, series packed rare access rich personal stories draw longtime fans audiences alike.

" A news release  Netflix provide a premiere date untitled docuseries.

 It produced Box Box Films.

CNN' David Close contributed report Serbian President Aleksandar Vučć posted a video official Instagram Friday calling Australia officials handling " world Serbian tennis player.

" He added Serbia "fight Djokovic" "remain tennis player time.

" Vučć upset Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcoming Australian immigration minister decision revoke Novak Djokovic visa.

"Why mistreat fun , , family entire nation free proud? Do win elections? Do public? Here a president a small country a prime minister a large country.

 And I ? Because I telling truth I telling truth," Vučć .

Where stand: The tennis star detention Australian authorities Saturday visa revoked a time.

Immigration minister Alex Hawke announced decision revoke tennis star visa a statement Friday days deliberation eject 34-year- Serbian Australia.

CNN Tihana Bajić contributed post.

Novak Djokovic detained Australian immigration officials Saturday, a decisive court hearing Sunday detailed arguments presented tennis star deported.

  Judge Anthony Kelly presided hearing, government agreed deport Djokovic case concluded.

  Kelly Djokovic allowed visit lawyers offices Saturday prepare Sunday hearing, eventually moved pre-immigration detention, required Australian law.

  An initial hearing case scheduled place Australia' Federal Court 10:15 a.

Saturday local time (6.

ET Friday) overseen Justice David O'Callaghan.

In a late-night court hearing Friday, Djokovic' barrister Nick Wood requested written submissions sides case submitted courts day Saturday.

What happen : Once submissions , a detailed appeal hearing expected Sunday.

  If appeal successful, timetable court Djokovic play Australian Open Monday.

  Djokovic remains listed tournament draw due face Miomir Kecmanovic.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic detained Australian authorities Saturday case stay country heard Federal Court.

  The Australian Open confirmed players top men women singles draw play opening matches Monday.

1 Novak Djokovic top draw scheduled play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic Monday — depending legal arguments pan cancellation 34-year- Serbian visa.

The decision revoke Novak Djokovic visa a time prompted plenty reaction.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison decision Immigration Minister Alex Hawke serves protect Australia pandemic.

While blamed Djokovic Australian Government case, tennis analyst Darren Cahill, coached world leading players -- present -- "fault lies .

" "It a mess," tweeted.

"Novak, TA [Tennis Australia], Vic Gov [Victoria Government], Federal Gov.

" Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Australia, called decision revoke Djokovic visa " big political distraction empty shelves & national shortage boosters & RATs [Rapid Antigen Tests].

" Former Serbian tennis player Janko Tipsarevic, reached a career high No.

8 world, left decidedly unimpressed transpired.

"Toxic shame involved process," tweeted.

Australia' immigration officials seek interview Novak Djokovic 8 a.

local time Saturday (Friday 4 p.

ET) detain shortly .

The world men' tennis No.

1 asked "present " interview authorities, lawyers contesting request open court.

Djokovic' barrister Nick Wood told court 34-year- tennis player immigration detention remains a "residential address.

" The decision cancel Novak Djokovic' visa a time "patently irrational," barrister Nick Wood argued emergency court hearing Friday.

"Has Honor time read reasons minister?" Wood asked Judge Anthony Kelly court Friday.

Wood claim Immigration Minister Alex Hawke canceled Djokovic' visa grounds presence country "excite anti-vaccination sentiment.

" He reasoning "patently irrational," calling a "radically approach" federal government eject tennis star country.

World men' No.

1 Novak Djokovic visa cancellation case transferred Australia' Federal Court, Judge Anthony Kelly, presiding judge case, announced Friday.

  Djokovic' hearing Monday heard Australia' Federal Circuit Family Court.

 Judge Kelly requested a transfer Federal Court Australia, due case importance.

  The issue debated open court.

 The suggested hearing Saturday, January 15.

  British tennis star Andy Murray ongoing Novak Djokovic visa situation unfortunate parties involved.

"It' a good situation.

I' start kicking Novak ' ," Murray told reporters Sydney Tennis Classic tournament Friday.

Murray speaking learning Australia' Minister Immigration Alex Hawke' decision cancel Djokovic visa.

"It' unfortunate ' ended sort situation," added Murray.

"Yeah, get resolved.

I good case.

It ' dragged a long time .

"Not great tennis, great Australian Open, great Novak," added Murray, a -time grand slam champion.

On Friday, Murray reached ATP Tour final 2019 beating American fourth seed Reilly Opelka Sydney Tennis Classic.

Novak Djokovic detention Australian Border Force, barrister acting behalf, Nick Wood, court Friday.

  Djokovic lawyers calling world tennis No.

1 -detained Australian authorities Friday evening (local).

  They requested remain private residence evening granted permission meet legal team Saturday.

    CNN spoken Australia Deputy Immigration Minister Abul Rizvi obtain guidance options open Djokovic Australia' Minister Immigration, Alex Hawke, canceled visa.

  The Minister exercised powers  section 133(C)  Migration Act, grants authority cancel visas grounds laid  section 116  Migration Act.

  Djokovic legal team receive a 'notice cancellation decision' relevant information grounds visa cancellation.

  Upon receiving notice, Djokovic   detention set  section 189  Australia' Migration Act, states "If officer suspects a person migration ( excised offshore place) unlawful -citizen, officer detain person.

"  Should happen, order released detention, Djokovic' lawyers seek interim order 34-year- granted a bridging visa courts, work rights play Australian Open.

  For a period 28 days, Djokovic' legal team representations minister revoke cancellation.

  Djokovic' legal team pursue courses action conjunction, exclusive.

As team representation minister case , route .

   The top priority Djokovic legal team seek interim order courts get 34-year- detention , play Australian Open.

A "directions hearing" world men' tennis No.

1 Novak Djokovic' visa cancellation underway Judge Anthony Kelly Australia' Federal Circuit Court.

  A directions hearing procedural hearing held immigration cases Australia.

  Judge Kelly quashed original decision revoke Djokovic visa January 6, explaining 34-year- Serbian sufficient notice visa cancelation, time government prepare materials.

At center legal -- Novak Djokovic Australian government tennis star unvaccinated status — Covid-19 infection December grounds a medical exemption country entry requirements.

Djokovic team argues: The Australian Technical Advisory Group Immunization (ATAGI), advisory group federal government, included provisions infections vaccination guidelines.

Published December, guidelines noted "natural immunity infection recognised fully-vaccinated European countries," evidence suggests infection months protection.

However: The guidelines acknowledgement natural protection, infection " a contraindication vaccination" — meaning a valid reason get vaccine.

Immigration law specialist Maria Jockel pointed existing government guidelines vaccination exemptions a counterpoint Djokovic argument.

In Australia, significant medical reasons count exemption — anaphylaxis a previous dose, significantly immunocompromised.

"Previous infection pathogen" a valid reason, government agency Services Australia.

In a statement released Friday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison decision Immigration Minister Alex Hawke revoke Novak Djokovic visa serves protect Australia pandemic.

His full statement: "I note Minister Immigration decision relation Mr Novak Djokovic' visa.

"I understand careful consideration, action Minister cancel Mr Djokovic' visa held health good order grounds, basis public interest .

"This pandemic incredibly difficult Australian stuck saved lives livelihoods.

"Together achieved lowest death rates, strongest economies highest vaccination rates, world.

"Australians sacrifices pandemic, rightly expect result sacrifices protected.

"This Minister action today.

"Our strong border protection policies Australians safe, prior COVID pandemic.

"Due expected ongoing legal proceedings, I providing comment.

" Novak Djokovic arrived Melbourne January 5 promptly visa canceled entering Australia a valid reason vaccinated Covid-19.

He spent nights a detention hotel Melbourne, houses dozens refugees.

His lawyers challenged decision won legal battle Monday, questions emerged Djokovic behavior testing positive Covid-19 December 16.

In a statement published social media  Wednesday, Djokovic acknowledged immediately isolate receiving a positive diagnosis — denied knowing virus attending public events.

He apologized false information Australia visa declaration, specifically traveled 14 days arrival country.

Photos period show Spain Serbia.

Djokovic a member support staff submitted information omission "human error.

" In statement, Djokovic admitted interview photo shoot a French sports newspaper Covid positive, conceded "error judgment.

" Serbia reaction: Before Friday decision, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučć "proud" tennis star visa dispute acknowledged " people vaccinated.

" He appeared indirectly address Djokovic admission immediately isolate testing positive Covid-19 December.

"If infected, public," Vučć interview public broadcaster Radio Television Serbia (RTS).

Meanwhile, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić told BBC "a clear breach rules" Djokovic a public event knowing tested positive.

Read : Justin Quill, immigration lawyer Melbourne, told CNN surprised Immigration Minister Alex Hawke decision revoke Djokovic visa — " detail statement .

properly understand grounds.

" What "public interest" means: In statement, Hawke canceled Djokovic visa " public interest.

" This a variety , Quill .

It government send a message Australian public importance vaccinations.

It show wider global community Australia takes vaccination requirement international arrivals.

Or Djokovic poses a physical risk infected pass virus.

These a guesses, reasons.

Ultimately, Hawke Djokovic team .

"There a document, actual decision canceling visa, document detailed," Quill .

"That explanation     Djokovic team .

That lawyers poring , preparing federal circuit court .

" What Djokovic team : The tennis player show arguable case file a temporary injunction, hard predict details case Hawke full explanation, Quill .

If file injunction receive , Djokovic train play Australian Open, added.

Novak Djokovic immigration case closely watched Australia, people divided — upset release detention Monday.

A small vocal group anti-vaxxers Djokovic a hero state — won.

But Australians, problem boiled Djokovic considered country pandemic rules a time Covid-19 case numbers soaring.

The state Victoria, Australian Open host city Melbourne capital, reported a record number coronavirus hospitalizations Friday — days tennis tournament begins.

The state reported 34,000 Covid-19 infections 18 deaths, 976 hospitalizations, state deputy premier James Merlino.

New South Wales  reported 29 Covid-19 deaths Friday — a record Australia populous state.

NSW authorities expect pressure health care system continue a weeks cases plateau.

Border closures lockdowns: For millions Australians, memories uncompromising border closures pandemic restrictions remain fresh — making Djokovic case controversial.

Australia countries close international borders March 2020.

For years, tens thousands citizens  prevented coming home.

State borders periodically closed reopened, preventing families a government-approved reason.

Some question special privileges extended athletes travel world struggled cross a state border a loved .

Novak Djokovic Australia visa today canceled a time — throwing participation Australian Open question potentially sparking legal standoff.

Here means happen , legal experts.

Could Djokovic appeal ? Yes — tennis star request a temporary injunction judge, Justin Quill, a partner Australian law firm Melbourne.

During extra time, stay country appeal decision.

But " appeal appeal," Quill added — Djokovic show judge valid grounds protest decision.

Can Djokovic play tournament legal proceedings? It clear — Australian Open starts Monday, Djokovic drawn fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic a match doubt.

What options Djokovic ? Maria Jockel, immigration law specialist BDO Australia, told CNN Djokovic lawyers 28 days representations immigration minister, choose reinstate visa.

During time, Djokovic detention — minister grants a bridging visa, play Open waiting decision making arrangements leave Australia, Jockel .

Djokovic lawyers court — face a difficult legal battle, admission earlier week false information included travel declaration, Jockel .

The declaration stated traveled 14 days prior arriving Melbourne — photos period show Spain Serbia.

In a statement Wednesday, Djokovic called a "human error.

" Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke a statement Friday personal power revoke Novak Djokovic visa a time.

Read full statement: "Today I exercised power section 133C(3) Migration Act cancel visa held Mr Novak Djokovic health good order grounds, basis public interest .

"This decision orders Federal Circuit Family Court 10 January 2022, quashing a prior cancellation decision procedural fairness grounds.

"In making decision, I carefully considered information Department Home Affairs, Australian Border Force Mr Djokovic.

"The Morrison Government firmly committed protecting Australia' borders, relation COVID-19 pandemic.

"I officers Department Home Affairs Australian Border Force work day serve Australia' interests increasingly challenging operational environments.

" The immigration minister broad powers cancel visas — visa successfully revoked, barring appeal, Djokovic banned Australia years.

Australia' Minister Immigration Alex Hawke canceled Novak Djokovic visa, confirmed a statement Friday.

"Today I exercised power section 133C(3) Migration Act cancel visa held Mr Novak Djokovic health good order grounds, basis public interest ," statement Hawke .

"This decision orders Federal Circuit Family Court 10 January 2022, quashing a prior cancellation decision procedural fairness grounds.

In making decision, I carefully considered information Department Home Affairs, Australian Border Force Mr Djokovic," continued.

Hawke reiterate Australian government' firm commitment protecting borders, " relation COVID-19 pandemic.

" Section 133C(3) Migration Act grants Immigration Minister personal powers cancel visas.

The grounds a visa canceled laid section 116 Migration Act.

Section 116(1) act states visa cancellation occur " Minister satisfied public interest cancel visa.

" Novak Djokovic Australian visa revoked a time, ambitions world No.

1 men tennis player contest Australian Open win a record 21st grand slam.

It unclear Australia move deport Serbian star decision challenged legal team.

Though Novak Djokovic visa reinstated Monday released detention, Australia Immigration Minister Alex Hawke revoke visa deportation proceedings.

As awaits a decision remain Australia, Djokovic Thursday drawn fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic Australian Open.

Why Djokovic detained: All international arrivals Australia required vaccinated Covid-19 — Djokovic — a medical exemption.

The government argued a valid exemption requirement.

Djokovic impression enter tournament organizers granted a medical exemption grounds infected Covid-19 December, visa approved arrival, cleared quarantine-free travel.

Why judge ruled favor: The government Djokovic advance notice cancellation visa time prepare materials defense, judge .

After arrival, Djokovic told a hours prepare — government decided cancel visa deadline .

When: Djokovic tested positive mid-December recovered receive a medical exemption Tennis Australia Dec.

30, court documents.

He arrived Australia Jan.

5 promptly detention.

He released Monday, Jan.

The tournament runs Jan.

17-30.

What ?: Australia immigration minister revoke Djokovic visa deportation proceedings.

But unclear a decision .

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted a question a reporter Novak Djokovic visa status a news conference Canberra Thursday.

Morrison asked a decision Australian government revoke Djokovic reinstated visa.

"I refer Mr.

Hawke statement position changed," , referring immigration minister, decide deport Djokovic.

"These personal ministerial powers administered Minister Hawke, I propose comment time.

"  It' 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles) Belgrade Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic' journey Australian Open .

And Thursday' draw Australian Open, discovered fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.

Djokovic, win 10th Australian Open title Melbourne month, waiting Australia immigration minister Alex Hawke decide revoke reinstated visa tournament.

But tournament players? Rafael Nadal,  tied Djokovic Roger Federer 20 grand slam singles titles, seeded sixth scheduled face American Marcos Giron .

2 seed Daniiel Medvedev, year US Open champion, faces Henri Laaksonen , No.

3 seed Alexander Zverev faces fellow German Daniel Altmaier.

In women singles draw, a potential fourth- matchup world No.

1 Ashleigh Barty  defending champion Naomi Osaka.

Osaka, seeded 13th, title defense Camila Osorio, Barty - opponent a qualifier.

Other grand slam champions year draw include Iga Swiatek, Garbine Muguruza Simona Halep.

Emma Raducanu  Sloane Stephens, US Open winners 2021 2017 , drawn .

Read full story: Novak Djokovic Australian Open participation a tumultuous backdrop tournament.

The Serbian world No.

1  detained  Australia week a visa vaccination dispute, Tuesday released a lengthy statement addressing movements December 2020.

Here a timeline key events: Jan.

1 Djokovic team submits travel declaration Australian Ministry Home Affairs, notifies assessed cleared quarantine-free arrival, affidavit.

2 According affidavit, Djokovic receives a Border Travel Permit state government Victoria, Australian Open host city Melbourne located.

5 Having left Spain day , Djokovic arrives Melbourne close midnight.

His passport escorted a small room interviewed border control officers, affidavit.

6 Djokovic visa  canceled  Australian government a temporary detention facility  Park Hotel Melbourne, affidavit.

In a news conference, Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirms reads letter Nov.

29 Health Minister Greg Hunt Tennis Australia stating a Covid-19 infection months meet requirements quarantine-free entry.

10 At a hearing, a judge quashes cancellation  Djokovic visa orders release detention.

But judge Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke reserves deport Djokovic.

11 The Australian Border Force (ABF) investigating Djokovic submitted a false travel declaration arrival Australia.

12 Djokovic team additional information Australian government clarify issue travel declaration.

However, Australian Border Force (ABF) officials investigating inconsistencies documents related Djokovic December PCR result tennis player movements days tested positive Covid-19 Serbia, a source knowledge investigation told CNN.

Djokovic awaits Australia visa decision.

Though Novak Djokovic visa reinstated Monday released detention, Australia immigration minister revoke visa deportation proceedings.

Why Djokovic detained: All international arrivals Australia required vaccinated — Djokovic — a medical exemption.

Djokovic impression enter tournament organizers granted a medical exemption grounds infected Covid-19 December, visa approved arrival, cleared quarantine-free travel.

Why judge ruled favor: The government Djokovic advance notice cancellation visa time prepare materials defense, judge .

After arrival, Djokovic told a hours prepare — government decided cancel visa deadline .

When: Djokovic tested positive mid-December, recovered receive a medical exemption Tennis Australia December 30, court documents.

He arrived Australia January 5, promptly detention.

He released Monday, January 10.

The tournament runs January 17-30.

"I refer Mr.

Hawke statement position changed," , referring Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, decide deport Djokovic.

"  Earlier Thursday headlines Australian media organizations Novak Djokovic saga.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted a question a reporter Djokovic visa status a news conference Canberra Thursday.

"  World number Novak Djokovic "playing rules" put bid a 21st Grand Slam title risk Australia' COVID-19 vaccination requirements, world number Stefanos Tsitsipas  Thursday.

"For , ' playing rules players guts , ATP announced criteria players enter country," Greece' Tsitsipas told India' WION news channel.

No thought Australia unvaccinated follow protocols.

takes a lot daring putting Grand Slam risk, I don' players .

" Asked Djokovic defend title Melbourne Park week visa saga continues, Tsitsipas : "There ways .

One side single player fully vaccinated.

protocols play Australia.

On hand, playing rules.

a small majority chose follow , kind majority fools.

" Read full story .

Novak Djokovic hit practice court Thursday uncertainty reigns World No.

1 compete season-opening Grand Slam year.

Djokovic practiced iconic Rod Laver Arena Argentinian Federico Coria closed doors Melbourne sun.

Coria tweeted Spanish: "Thank @DjokerNole team" a picture Rod Laver.

The 34-year- surrounded members coaching team journalists, camera crews photographers watching .

The -time Australian Open winner poised open title defense  Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic bids win a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam.

It' 15,000 kilometers Belgrade Melbourne.

And Thursday' draw Australian Open discovered fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.

It' a small world… Djokovic, win 10th Australian Open title Melbourne month, waiting Australia immigration minister Alex Hawke decide revoke reinstated visa tournament.

Other grand slam champions year draw include Iga Swiatek, Garbine Muguruza Simona Halep; Emma Raducanu  Sloane Stephens, US Open winners 2021 2017 , drawn .

Even standards Novak Djokovic eventful tennis career -- replete trophies jaw-dropping performances, peppered controversy -- circumstances year Australian Open  extraordinary.

"Djokovic' legacy massively complicated ," tennis writer Ben Rothenberg.

"For professionalism generosity (' great charities interactions fans) judgment trouble, straying .

fringe ideas, anti-vaccine commitment.

So tennis personalities grace court, Djokovic repeatedly sabotaged areas.

" Read full story : It remains unclear Djokovic defend title week Australian Open.

  The Serbian world No.

Djokovic  waiting Australia immigration minister decide revoke reinstated visa Australian Open.

  Here a timeline events led : Jan.

2 Djokovic receives a Border Travel Permit state government Victoria, affidavit, Melbourne located Australian Open place.

10 Djokovic hearing commences, judge deciding  quash cancellation  visa order release detention.

The judge, , Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke reserves deport Djokovic.

13 Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison batted a question a reporter Novak Djokovic visa status a news conference Canberra Thursday.

Morrison asked a decision Australian government revoke Djokovic reinstated visa.

"  Though Novak Djokovic visa reinstated Monday released detention, Australia immigration minister revoke visa deportation proceedings.

Justin Quill, a partner Australian law firm Melbourne, insight expect legal standoff.

Why decision long? The government " suffered a big embarrassment Monday dramatically capitulate federal court," Quill told CNN.

"They afford, a popularity point view, happen .

" That partly Immigration Minister Alex Hawke delaying decision — partly , high stakes, government create a watertight case.

Could Djokovic appeal ? Yes — Hawke chooses revoke Djokovic visa, tennis star request a temporary injunction judge.

But " appeal appeal," Quill — Djokovic show judge valid grounds protest decision.

Could government Djokovic stay? Hawke choose tennis star stay country government a strong case deport .

They " pull trigger .

absolutely bulletproof," Quill .

When decision deadline? There , a legal standpoint.

But waiting tournament underway revoke Djokovic visa a PR political "disaster" government, Quill — a decision Australian Open starts Monday.

Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews weighed Djokovic controversy Thursday unequivocal message: "Just get vaccinated.

" "That I single Victorian.

That I .

That kids .

That families .

Ninety- percent community I proud , I grateful," .

But, added, " a .

" The booster shot rollout ongoing, Australia grapples record daily cases.

New South Wales Victoria, Australian Open host city Melbourne located, hard hit.

"Rather focusing person — tournament, , a lot bigger person, called a grand slam reason — bigger person.

Just safety community bigger person," Andrews .

If allowed stay Australia, -time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic title defense a - match fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic.

Former world No.

1 Rafael Nadal draw No.

1 seed Djokovic, meet semifinals players get .

  Nadal, seeded sixth, scheduled face American Marcos Giron .

Of Spaniard' 20 major titles, Australian Open title, 2009.

"  Veiled comments: Later news conference, Morrison received a thinly veiled question Djokovic a reporter, asked unvaccinated -citizens allowed country visa — question Australian authorities grappling Djokovic landed Melbourne week.

The policy requiring international arrivals fully vaccinated a medical exemption " changed," Morrison replied.

"Of , expecting authorities implementing policy government matters.

" Visa vs.

vaccination requirement: As part legal defense, Djokovic team argued received visa months , approved travel declaration cleared quarantine-free travel — prompting visa approved place met vaccination requirement.

"(For) people coming Australia .

acquired a visa , acquired a visa time ," Morrison .

"That important distinguish visa condition enter border.

They , conflated .

They .

You a visa, a citizen a resident returning — condition depend vaccination status.

" The Australian Open men' singles draw underway, World No.

1 Novak Djokovic officially listed No.

1 seed upcoming tournament.

The women' singles draw completed.

A potential fourth- matchup pit World No.

1 Ash Barty defending champion, Naomi Osaka.

Osaka, seeded 13th, title defense a - match Camila Osorio Colombia.

Barty' - opponent a qualifier.

After postponed earlier today, draw Australian Open moved 4:15 p.

local time Melbourne (12:15 a.

The Australian Open draw, scheduled 11 p.

ET (3 p.

local time), postponed notice.

No reason media attendance.

If joining , .

What: The draw Australian Open takes place today, eyes country Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, decide coming hours revoke tennis superstar Novak Djokovic reinstated visa deport — spark legal standoff.

Djokovic arrived Australia week, visa canceled face temporary detention a valid medical exemption Covid-19 vaccination requirement arrivals.

A judge Monday ruled allowed stay released detention.

Where: The tournament takes place Melbourne, Djokovic arrived week training release Monday.

Australia' Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce tennis star Novak Djokovic " abide laws" interview CNN affiliate Nine News.

"The vast majority Australians .

don' idea individual, ' a tennis player king Spain queen England, a set rules deal ," Joyce , adding people agree rules , rules .

"That issue Novak Djokovic," deputy prime minister , "I rules person rules follow.

[Djokovic] a child God rest , isn' ? So abide laws.

" Australian opposition leader Anthony Albanese situation Djokovic' visa "diabolical" Australia' reputation.

"How a .

visa granted place? This diabolical Australia' reputation, terms competence extraordinary — speaking — don' decision ," .

He added: "The decision granted a visa.

Either eligible wasn'.

Australia a policy allowing unvaccinated people Australia.

It comprehension point.

… Why checks balances weren' place .

prominent?" Serbian President Aleksandar Vučć "proud" tennis star Novak Djokovic faces a visa vaccination dispute Australia.

"Our job Serbian citizens.

I proud effort athletes times," Vučć interview public broadcaster Radio Television Serbia.

"I people vaccinated," Vučć told RTS, "But I start chasing vaccinated, I find fault — allowed social networks impose nonsense topics unable deal .

" Vučć appeared indirectly address Djokovic' admission immediately isolate testing positive Covid-19 December.

"If infected, public," Vučć .

Ticket sales Australian Open capped 50% capacity sold level, a news release state Victoria Thursday.

  The amendment " ensure health safety fans attending Melbourne Park," statement read.

  All tickets sold remain valid ground pass access.

  Face masks mandatory eating drinking, social distancing measures indoors imposed state coronavirus regulations.

  "As COVID-19 hospitalisations cases continue rise Victoria, mitigation strategies proportionate designed assist limiting spread COVID-19," news release read.

CNN reached Tennis Australia comment.

The 2022 Australian Open begins January 17 runs January 30.

  Novak Djokovic Australian Open participation a tumultuous backdrop tournament.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic  Wednesday admitted immediately isolate testing positive Covid-19 month — denied knowing virus attending public events.

In a statement published social media, apologized apparently false travel declaration, submitted behalf a member support staff "human error.

" Djokovic added "error judgment" a media interview photo shoot a French sports newspaper tested positive.

The journalist photographer working LEquipe told Djokovic Covid-positive , interview tennis star Belgrade, French sports newspaper reported Wednesday.

Djokovic arrived Melbourne week promptly  visa canceled  entering country a valid exemption country vaccination requirement arrivals —  won legal battle  Monday, a judge ruling allowed stay.

But questions lingered  Djokovic behavior — specifically, positive Covid diagnosis month arrived Melbourne, public events attended time.

"I address continuing misinformation activities attendance events December lead positive PCR Covid test result," statement.

"This misinformation corrected, interest alleviating broader concern community presence Australia, address matters hurtful family.

"I emphasize I hard ensure safety compliance testing obligations.