Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says he will 'never forget' deportation

Novak says he will be with him for the rest of his life.

When he tried to enter the country to compete at the Australian Open, he was stopped and sent home because of his vaccine status.

He was banned for three years for applying for a visa, but was able to get one in November.

"You have to remember those events," he said.

It's one of those things that stays with you for the rest of your life.

It was something that I have never experienced before and I hope never again.

It is a valuable life experience for the Serbian. It's time to move on. I talk about how I feel about Australia when I return.

I was hoping that I would be allowed to return to Australia and play for the team because I have had a lot of success there.

He has won nine Australian Open titles.

The first round of Australian Open qualification begins on 16 January.