Rafael Nadal is relishing the prospect of rival Novak Djokovic playing at the Australian Open as the Spaniard looks to defend his Grand Slam winning record.
The 36-year-old has won just one more Grand Slam crown than Djokovic - who has been banned from playing at the Australian Open last year due to his Covid-19 anti-vaccine ethos. The Serbian, who has won the Australian Open a record nine times, had his visa cancelled and was handed a three-year ban from entering the country last year after a lengthy legal battle over entering Australia.
However, Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has now overturned the ban in a move Djokovic is delighted with.
