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Novak Djokovic Reaffirms Claims of Poisoning During 2022 Australian Detention

The tennis star alleges high levels of heavy metals in his system after his stay in a Melbourne hotel, while Nick Kyrgios criticizes Australia's treatment of Djokovic during the visa saga.

  • Novak Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' by food served during his 2022 detention in a Melbourne hotel, citing high levels of lead and mercury discovered later.
  • The Serbian tennis star was deported from Australia in 2022 over his unvaccinated status, a decision upheld by the Federal Court at the time.
  • Djokovic described the deportation as politically motivated and not solely tied to COVID-19 vaccination policies, reiterating his stance in a recent GQ interview.
  • Nick Kyrgios has publicly supported Djokovic, stating that Australia treated him poorly during the visa controversy, which made global headlines.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the previous government's handling of Djokovic's detention, including denying him access to a religious minister.
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