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Australia has record COVID-19 deaths, hospitals under stress

By ROD McGUIRKJanuary 18, 2022 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia reported a record high of COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, and its second-largest state declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN: No Djokovic; Nadal, Barty in action Monday

January 16, 2022 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A glance at the Australian Open which begins Monday:

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open

By HOWARD FENDRICHJanuary 15, 2022 GMT

Novak Djokovic's attempt to stave off deportation and be allowed to play in the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 is headed for a legal hearing the day before he is scheduled to begin his title defense at a Grand Slam tournament he's won a record nine times.

Serbs dismayed as Djokovic’s visa again revoked in Australia

By DUSAN STOJANOVICJanuary 14, 2022 GMT

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s supporters in Serbia were dismayed Friday after waking up to the news that the top-ranked tennis player again faces deportation from Australia after his visa was revoked for a second time.