Watch Novak Djokovic describe how his time in a detention centre in Australia left him feeling “powerless” – and the way the response from his tennis colleagues “actually harm” him.
Talking solely to the BBC, the 20-time Grand Slam winner mirrored on being detained in Melbourne sooner than the Australian Open ultimate month.
The Serbian tennis superstar didn’t compete within the match and used to be deported from Australia after the federal government cancelled his visa in a row over his vaccination standing.
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UK audience can watch Novak Djokovic: The Amol Rajan Interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from 20:30 GMT on 15 February. Then again, you’ll be able to pay attention to the interview on BBC Sounds