It's 'like prison', says Czech tennis player Voracova detained with Djokovic

Czech tennis player Renata Voracova, placed in the same Melbourne detention centre Novak Djokovic is believed to be holed up after both had their Australian visas revoked, said Friday her stay felt like being "in prison".

Voracova entered Australia claiming an exemption from the country's tight COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

But, like Djokovic, she ended up in detention after Australian border authorities determined both players had not in fact met entry requirements.

"I'm in a room and I can't go anywhere," the 38-year-old Voracova, ranked 81st in doubles, told the Czech dailies DNES and Sport.

"My window is shut tight, I can't open it five centimetres (two inches).

"And there are guards everywhere, even under the window, which is quite funny. Maybe they thought I would jump and run away," added Voracova, labelling the hotel as "a better dormitory".

"They bring me food and there's a guard in the corridor. You have to report, everything is rationed. I feel a bit like in prison."- 'Like an action movie' -

It is unclear why authorities began investigating Voracova after she was initially allowed into the country. Unvaccinated against COVID-19, Voracova was permitted to enter on...