Nine-time and defending Australian Open champion in limbo less than week before event opens, as decision on his deportation under COVID rules lands in immigration minister's court

Nine-time Australian Open winner had been granted a medical exemption from organizers, but border officials said he failed to provide appropriate evidence; tennis star to appeal

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Former 'journeyman' who captivated world tennis, Aslan Karatsev rises to 42 in world rankings, banks $850,000, as 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals

Aslan Karatsev, 1st debutant ever to reach Australian Open semifinals, is beaten in straight sets by world No. 1; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

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First Grand Slam debutant ever to reach semis, Aslan Karatsev will now face world No. 1 Djokovic or US Open finalist Zverev; Israel said to have failed to spot his talent

Aslan Karatsev spent much of his youth in the Jewish state; Israel Tennis Association reportedly sought to have him play for Israel but he'd already signed up for Russia