Craig Tiley

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic appeals against deportation after visa cancelled

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic never got past border control.

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vaccine exemption sparks backlash

Tiley insisted the decision was above board and defended the integrity of the process, run by the national and Victorian state governments, that reviewed his application.

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley

Craig Tiley said whether Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title or not will become clear "in the coming days".

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley 'confident' Covid-positive Rafael Nadal will play

Spanish star Nadal said on Monday that he tested positive after returning home from an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi and was experiencing "some unpleasant moments".

Asking Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated for Australian Open not blackmail, says senior official

Martin Pakula, sports minister in Victoria, insisted the vaccine requirement for the 2022 Australian Open was about protecting the local community

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley

All players heading to Australia for the opening major of the year in January must be vaccinated against Covid, casting doubt on whether the Serbian world number one will play.

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms

Novak Djokovic has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated.

Australian Open 2021: Tournament boss Craig Tiley plays down fears of Novak Djokovic pulling out due to injury

The ailing Serb somehow came though an gruelling five-setter on Friday night against Taylor Fritz, overcoming an abdominal "muscle tear" that cast doubt over whether he will be able to continue.

Australian Open 2021: All players, officials test negative as preparations get back on track

Preparations for the year's opening tennis Grand Slam were thrown into disarray when a worker at one of the designated tournament hotels became infected with the virus.

Australian Open 2021: Kittens and puppies in bizarre tennis quarantine requests

Eight positive Covid-19 cases threw preparations into disarray with 72 players confined to their Melbourne hotel rooms 24 hours a day, sparking complaints about the tough conditions.