Novak Djokovic landed in Australia one year after nightmare

The Serbian tennis player has landed in Adelaide, where he will participate in the tournament that will open the Atp season

Novak Djokovic has returned to Australia almost a year after the nightmare. The Serbian tennis player, who in early 2022 was expelled from the Oceanic country (after being confined to a hotel for days) because he was not vaccinated against Covid and was thus forced to miss the Australian Open, has landed in Adelaide, where he will participate in the season-opening Atp 250 tournament.

The Australian government granted the former world number one a visa informing that it decided to reverse its decision of a year ago after considering all factors. Since Djokovic’s deportation, all Covid-related border restrictions have been removed in Australia, including providing proof of vaccination status.

Nole is now aiming for victory in the Australian Open, where he is record holder: his goal is to join Nadal at 22 Slams. The tournament kicks off on January 16 at Meloburne Park.