Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic handed warm welcome by fans on return in Adelaide (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic made a losing return to Australia but received an enthusiastic welcome from fans at the Adelaide International.

The 42-year-old, who first won a main tour match in 1994, opted against following younger sister Serena into retirement and made a winning start to 2023 by seeing off fellow American Volynets 7-6 (4), 6-2. But any fears Djokovic may have had about how he would be received by the public were swiftly allayed as his supporters flocked to Memorial Drive to welcome him back. 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.

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Novak Djokovic loses on return to Australia at Adelaide International ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Novak Djokovic lost his first match in Australia after succumbing to a doubles defeat alongside Vasek Pospisil at the Adelaide International.

"It stays with you for the rest of your life. [Djokovic 'wanting revenge' at Aus Open, 'race back on' with Nadal says Wilander](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovic-wanting-to-get-revenge-at-australian-open-2023-race-back-on-with-rafael-nadal-says-ma_sto9297544/story.shtml) [โ€˜That was crazy!โ€™ - Federer reacts to stunning Swiatek point at United Cup](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/united-cup-2/2023/that-was-crazy-roger-federer-reacts-to-stunning-iga-swiatek-point-in-united-cup-doubles-mixed-match_sto9296138/story.shtml) [Bold predictions for 2023: No Slams for Alcaraz? Another Big Four retirement?](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/bold-predictions-for-2023-tennis-season-no-grand-slams-for-carlos-alcaraz-another-big-four-retiremen_sto9283919/story.shtml) [Speaking in Dubai ahead of his return Down Under](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovic-looking-ahead-to-australian-open-reaction-hopefully-i-can-have-a-decent-reception-the_sto9288819/story.shtml), the world No. While events on the court did not go to plan, Djokovic would have appreciated his welcome back to Australia, after receiving a very warm reception from the fans in Adelaide. Djokovic and Pospisil lost 4-6 6-3 10-5 to the unseeded pairing of Tomislav Brkic and Gonzalo Escobar in front of the largest-ever crowd for Showcourt 1, which gave a rapturous welcome to the nine-time Australian Open champion. Novak Djokovic lost his first match in Australia after succumbing to a doubles defeat alongside partner Vasek Pospisil at the Adelaide International.

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Aussie icon's incredible story of Novak rejection (Wide World of Sports)

I๏ปฟt was the mid-2000s when Novak Djokovic approached Mark Woodforde in his office for a wildcard spot in Ad...

"Peter and I just looked at each other, we'd already given out our wildcards in the main draw. "I said, 'We'll try to get you into the qualifying at least', and he said, 'But I want to be in the main draw because I'm going to be No.1 in the world'. [Updates from the United Cup and Adelaide International](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/united-cup-2023-live-results-day-five-news-perth-sydney-brisbane-team-australia/1b435aca-0f22-46b8-be22-08620342accc) [Novak Djokovic](https://wwos.nine.com.au/novak-djokovic) where the Serbian was rejected a spot at the [Adelaide International](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/adelaide-international). "I was running the event with Peter Johnston and we were sitting in the office the day before qualifying began and in came Dejan with Novak Djokovic," he said on Nine's coverage of the Adelaide International. ['Disappointing' Zverev thrashed at United Cup](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/united-cup-alexander-zverev-beaten-by-taylor-fritz-todd-woodbridge-reaction-exclusive/66a8c44f-f3b4-4eae-8810-1dbc77764c2f)

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Djokovic given hero's welcome in Adelaide (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Novak Djokovic received a memorable welcome when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International.

Djokovic will now focus on his first singles of the year, against Frenchman Constant Lestienne. Tennis fans gave Novak Djokovic a raucous welcome during his first match in Australia in almost two years when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International on Monday. He walked out to loud cheers and fans chanting "Novak, Novak".

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Novak Djokovic given hero's welcome in Adelaide ahead of ... (The National)

Serb teamed up with Canada's Vasek Pospisil to take on Tomislav Brkic of Bosnia and Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar at the Adelaide International - his first ...

He teamed up with Canada's Vasek Pospisil to take on Tomislav Brkic of Bosnia and Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar. [deported before the first Grand Slam of 2022](https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2022/01/14/djokovic-to-be-detained-again-amid-new-appeal-after-australia-cancels-visa-for-second-time/) for not being vaccinated for Covid. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/novak-djokovic/) a raucous welcome during his first match in Australia in almost two years when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International on Monday.

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