Djokovic Claims Poisoning in 2022 Detention

Novak Djokovic has made a controversial claim that he was poisoned with high levels of lead and mercury during his 2022 detention in a Melbourne hotel, although food experts have raised doubts about the likelihood of this scenario. Djokovic was deported from Australia at that time due to his unvaccinated status against Covid-19, and he discovered the high levels of heavy metals upon returning to Serbia. Despite the gravity of his claim, Djokovic has chosen not to elaborate further, focusing instead on his tennis preparations for the upcoming 2025 Australian Open. The Australian government has not commented on the specifics of Djokovic's case but maintains that meals at the detention hotel meet strict safety and nutritional standards. Fellow tennis player Nick Kyrgios, who previously supported Djokovic, expressed regret over how the situation was handled but was unaware of the poisoning accusation.