Novak Djokovic Feted In Montenegro Amid New Virus Test Doubts

World No. 1 tennis star Novak Djokovic was felicitated at a small Adriatic Sea resort in Montenegro on Friday even as doubts re-emerged about the positive COVID-19 test he used to try to compete in the Australian Open. Djokovic was deported from Australia and barred from playing in the Australian Open earlier this month after a 11-day visa saga on the eve of the tournament because he failed to meet Australia’s strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Updated: 28 Jan 2022 9:18 pm

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, left, poses with top local official Marko Carevic during a ceremony in the municipal building in Budva, Montenegro. Djokovic arrived to receive a plaque declaring him an honorary citizen of the town.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, fourth right, his mother Dijana and father Srdjan attend a meeting with local officials in the municipal building in Budva, Montenegro.

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, bottom left, poses with top local official Marko Carevic, bottom center, and children in the municipal building in Budva, Montenegro.