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Sounds,10 Jan 2022,36 mins

Djokovic’s latest Australian victory: from courtroom to practice court

The Sports Desk

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A special bonus edition of The Sports Desk reacting to Novak Djokovic winning his appeal against the cancellation of his visa, seemingly paving the way for him to defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne next week. Sarah Mulkerrins and Dan Roan are joined by BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and New York Times tennis writer Ben Rothenberg to discuss the decision by a Melbourne judge and its implications for tennis and wider sport. We also hear from former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and Djokovic’s younger brother Djordje. Producer: Sam Sheringham

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