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Novak Djokovic has admitted breaching isolation rules after testing positive for Covid-19 last month, describing it as an "error of judgement".

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the Serbian admitted meeting a journalist for an interview two days after he tested positive on 16 December.

In the post, he also blamed his agent for making a mistake on the travel form he used to enter Australia. His comments have prompted a new investigation from officials.

The Serbian star, who is unvaccinated, is hoping to defend his Australian Open title next week. He had his visa revoked on 6 January shortly after he arrived in the country amid questions over the vaccine exemption that would have permitted him to enter.

On Monday, however, a judge dramatically overturned the decision and ordered the release of the player from detention. But the government has not ruled out further action - and the possibility remains that the country's immigration minister could cancel his visa for a second time just days before the tournament begins.

Sam Phillips is a sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. He wouldn鈥檛 be surprised to see him 鈥渢urfed out of the country鈥�.

(Photo: File photo dated 21-11-2020 of Novak Djokovic in action against Dominic Thiem during their semi-final match at the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena, London. Credit: John Walton/PA Wire.)

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