Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

Djokovic crushes Carballés Baena on joyous Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Roberto Carballés Baena in the first round of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Roberto Carballés Baena in the first round of the Australian Open. Photograph: Joel Carrett/EPA

On his return to competition at the Australian Open after his deportation last year, Novak Djokovic moved into the second round with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 win over Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena in just over two hours on Rod Laver Arena.

“I really feel very happy that I’m back in Australia and I’m back here on the court where I’ve had the biggest success in my career,” he said. “Definitely this court is the most special court in my life and I couldn’t ask for a better start in the tournament.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.