Tennis icon Novak Djokovic has been handed a boost ahead of this year’s Australian Open.
The former world number one makes his return to Melbourne Park after missing last year’s event due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19. After being detained and having his visa cancelled on two separate occasions, the Serb was deported and forced to watch the tournament from the sidelines.
Fast forward a year and the 35-year-old had his three-year ban overturned and will compete for a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown. Before his campaign begins next week, tournament organisers have warned any spectators who plan to heckle him will be removed from the arena.
