Osaka Nadal advance in Australia amid Djokovic absence
In Melbourne Naomi Osaka overcame an overhead error to beat Camila Osorio 6-3 6-3 as Djokovic faced deportation and Nadal rolled past Marcos Giron 6-1 6-4 6-2. The Open launched with 64 singles matches while Djokovic’s absence loomed over the event.
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Sofia Kenin
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Coco Gauff
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Rod Laver
Daniel Altmaier
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Feliciano Lopez
Denis Shapovalov
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Matteo Berrettini
Hubert Hurkacz
Camila Osoko
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Djokovic faces potential ban from French Open over vaccine rules
Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns home after Australia deportation and faces new vaccine rules that could bar him from the French Open. French officials say the vaccine mandate may apply to foreigners for major events, while Djokovic awaits exemptions. Serbian president and supporters rally as controversy over vaccination and eligibility widens.
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