Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a yr after being deported from the nation, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Tuesday, forward of his bid for a tenth males’s singles title at subsequent month’s Australian Open.
The report mentioned that Djokovic reached Adelaide the place he’s to play within the Adelaide International beginning on Sunday.
The 35-year-old was deported on the eve of this yr’s event in Melbourne after arriving within the nation with no vaccination for COVID-19.
In November, the Australian authorities granted the Serbian a visa to journey to a Grand Slam occasion, saying it had determined to revoke Djokovic’s visa cancellation after contemplating all related components.
Since the cancellation of Djokovic’s visa in January 2022, all COVID-related border restrictions in Australia have been lifted, together with the requirement to supply proof of vaccination standing to enter the nation.
Earlier on Tuesday, Australian Open event director Craig Tilley informed reporters that Djokovic would arrive in Australia and expressed hope that he can be welcomed.
“I have a lot of faith in the Australian public,” Tilley informed reporters.
“We are a really properly educated sporting public, particularly those that come to tennis, they love their tennis, they like to see greatness, they like to see nice athleticism, nice matches.
“And I’m sure the fans will respond like we hope they respond and respect that.”
Djokovic’s representatives and Tennis Australia didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
The Serbian former world primary gained the season-ending ATP Finals final month and will probably be favored to assert a tenth Australian Open crown, which is able to carry him stage with Rafa Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles.
The 2023 Australian Open will probably be held at Melbourne Park from January 16 to 29.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
