The tennis world is holding its breath in anticipation of Novak Djokovic 's return to the Australian Open, but the nine-time champion's comeback may not be a straightforward one.
Renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou—who previously mentored Serena Williams —believes a rollercoaster 2022 calendar, which kicked off with Djokovic's deportation and subsequent ban from Australia, may leave its mark. The Serb has since had his visa suspension rescinded so that he can pursue a 10th title in Melbourne this month, but the first major of 2023 will be anything but routine.
"It's going to be tough for Novak in Australia, that's for sure,” Mouratoglou told Eurosport. “He going to carry a big emotional baggage. He's been through so much, emotionally speaking. Nobody is immune.
