Novak Djokovic will have the ability to compete for a record-extending tenth males’s singles title at subsequent 12 months’s Australian Open.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 17, 2022 09:42 IST
Novak Djokovic granted visa for Australian Open (Reuters)
By India Today Web Desk: Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he has obtained the visa to play within the Australian Open 2023 and he’ll have the ability to compete for a record-extending tenth males’s singles title in Melbourne. The 35-year-old was deported on the eve of this 12 months’s match in Melbourne after arriving with out having been immunized towards COVID-19.
“I was very happy to receive the news yesterday,” Djokovic informed reporters after his victory over Andrey Rublev on the ATP Finals in Turin.
“It was a relief obviously knowing what I and the people closest to me in my life have been through this year with what happened in Australia and post Australia obviously.” Djokovic, the previous world primary who has 21 Grand Slam titles, was initially barred from the nation till 2025 however that call has now been reversed.
“I could not receive better news for sure — during this tournament as well. The Australian Open has been my most successful Grand Slam. I made some of the best memories there,” he mentioned. “Of course, I want to go back there, I want to play tennis, do what I do best, hopefully have a great Australian summer.”
Djokovic could be welcome in January if he may receive a visa, in accordance with Australian Open match director Craig Tiley, however Tennis Australia couldn’t foyer on his behalf. Australia repealed a rule requiring worldwide travellers to declare their COVID vaccination standing in July, and Djokovic mentioned in October that he had acquired “positive signs” concerning the standing of his ban’s enchantment.
Djokovic will now have the possibility to reclaim the title at a match he has dominated since his first triumph there in 2008. “Just giving that clarity (that I will start my season in Australia) makes it great for us,” Djokovic mentioned.
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Nov 17, 2022
