Which tennis star was deported from Australia after his visa was cancelled on health grounds since he was unvaccinated?

The correct answer is Novak Djokovic.

Key Points

• Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia in January 2022
• His visa was cancelled due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19
• Occurred just before the Australian Open where he was defending champion
• Case involved multiple court hearings and government intervention
• Sparked global debate about vaccination mandates and athlete exemptions

Additional Information

• Rafael Nadal:
  • Spanish tennis legend with 22 Grand Slam titles
  • Played and won 2022 Australian Open during Djokovic controversy
  • Publicly supported vaccination efforts during pandemic
  • Had no visa issues in Australia or other tournaments
  • Later surpassed Djokovic's Grand Slam count during this event
• Daniil Medvedev:
  • Russian player who reached 2022 Australian Open final
  • Complied with all vaccination and entry requirements
  • Briefly became World No. 1 after the tournament
  • Known for his vaccine-neutral public stance
  • Faced separate issues due to Wimbledon's Russia ban
• Roger Federer:
  • Swiss legend who didn't play 2022 Australian Open
  • Was recovering from knee surgery during this period
  • Never faced vaccination-related travel restrictions
  • Retired in 2022 without vaccine controversy
  • Had previously supported pandemic safety measures