Novak Djokovic is hoping he can receive a warm welcome from the public, once he returns to the Australian Open. Currently that the drama encompassing his vaccination standing and deportation is formally behind him. A 9-time champion at Melbourne Park, Djokovic was unable to contend the season in 2022. He was deported from Australia over fears, he would incite anti-vax sentiment. (Read Also: Poland Tennis star Iga Swiatek is the new WTA Player of the Year)
As a result of his deportation, Djokovic was illegal from getting into Australia once more however that call has been reversed. Therefore, the world rank no.5 is happy. He can get the prospect to the the10th title in Melbourne and a restroom record-equalling 22 major crowns overall.
“I continually raise the most effective from myself thus let’s see. Over the years. I have been extremely lucky to begin very sturdy in Australia and that love taking part in there,” Djokovic told reporters at the planet lawn tennis League in Dubai on Friday.
“After clearly what happened earlier this year, hopefully, I can have a sensible reception there and hopefully which will facilitate Pine Tree State to play some good tennis.”
The 35-year-old Djokovic was unable to contend in 2 of the four majors this year as his vaccination stance meant. Hence, he was also forced to take a seat out of the US Open.
However, he finished his 2022 campaign with a bang, winning titles in Tel Aviv, Akmola, and therefore the nucleotide Finals in Turin, still reaching the ultimate of the Paris Masters.
He gathered trophies in Rome and Wimbledon and equated up a 42-7 win-loss record throughout the season.
The Serbian had mentioned in the past he would love to play into his 40s.
Asked if he still felt that way, Djokovic said:
“I would like to play as long as I presumably can. I do not have really any range in my head. Things are progressing to this point as good as for me.I am unable to complain. Thus, if I play at this level, as long as I even have the fire. I will keep going.”
