Novak is back! Djokovic trains in Adelaide after making return to Australia｜Tennis｜#AusOpen #AO2023

Novak Djokovic practiced on Wednesday in Australia after returning the country almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination. Djokovic will open his 2023 campaign in Adelaide as he prepares for a shot at a 10th Australian Open title. The 21-time major winner has been granted a visa by the Australian government and is listed to play at the Adelaide International, which starts Sunday. Tennis Australia confirmed that the 35-year-old Serb arrived in Adelaide on Tuesday night. Djokovic missed the Australian Open last year because of his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Australia has since lifted strict rules for unvaccinated travelers. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles last month confirmed that Djokovic, who had been facing a possible three-year ban after being deported, was granted a visa. Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times, including the last three times he played. Rafael Nadal won the 2022 title in Djokovic's absence. The Australian Open runs from Jan. 16-29 in Melbourne.