Novak Djokovic made a losing return to Australia but received an enthusiastic welcome from fans at the Adelaide International
Twelve months after he was deported as a risk to public health because of his refusal to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, Djokovic has returned to the country following the decision to overturn his visa ban.His first match was a low-key doubles encounter alongside close friend Vasek Pospisil, which the pair lost 4-6, 6-3 to Bosnia’s Tomislav Brkic and Ecuador’s Gonzalo Escobar.
Djokovic begins his singles campaign on Tuesday against Constant Lestienne of France as he builds up to the Australian Open, where he is looking for a record-extending 10th title.
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