Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is going in search of another Australian Open title this month after returning to the country, having been deported a year ago due to his ...

The surface is perfect for him. The surface is perfect." Everybody is not 100% ready in Australia. "When you play the way Novak plays, he doesn't have ups and downs. I mean, obviously, one reason is that he's won the Australian Open nine times. I don't think anyone has ever been hungrier than Novak is going to be,"

Novak Djokovic beat Quentin Halys 7-6 7-6 in the Adelaide International as he stepped up his preparations for the upcoming Australian Open.

And the subsequent tie-break was one sided, with Djokovic taking it 7-3 to seize the initiative. And he'll be gunning for a 10th Open title when things get underway at Albert Park on January 16. And a potential upset seemed on the cards as he trailed trailed 5-2 in the first set following an intense start by Halys.

Novak Djokovic won against Quentin Halys 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) (ATP)

[Halys](https://www.tennismajors.com/people/quentin-halys), ranked No 64, led 5-2 in the first set thanks to an early break but was unable to push home his advantage. Djokovic won nine points in a row, and 12 of the next 14 points, to draw even at 5-5. Tough luck, but he played like a top 10 player today, no doubt.” “I want to congratulate him for great quality tennis and a great fight today. [Novak Djokovic (1) beat Quentin Halys: 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5)](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-djokovic-advances-to-quarter-finals-651570.html) [Denis Shapovalov (7) beat Roman Safiullin (Q): 6-4, 6-3](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-shapovalov-advances-to-quarter-finals-651567.html) [Alexei Popyrin beat Marcos Giron: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-popyrin-through-to-last-8-651493.html) [Daniil Medvedev (3) beat Miomir Kecmanovic: 6-0, 6-3](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-medvedev-books-spot-in-quarter-finals-651414.html) [Yoshihito Nishioka beat Mackenzie McDonald: 6-4, 6-3](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-nishioka-reaches-last-eight-651411.html) [Karen Khachanov (8) beat Jack Draper: 6-4, 6-2](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/adelaide-international-1-khachanov-reaches-quarter-finals-651410.html) [VIDEO: One year after being deported, Djokovic is back with a win and the love in Australiatennis majors](https://www.tennismajors.com/videos/video-one-year-after-being-deported-djokovic-is-back-with-a-win-and-the-love-in-australia) [Novak Djokovic facing Indian Wells, Miami shut-out as USA extends ban on unvaccinated non-citizens to April 10tennis majors](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/novak-djokovic-facing-indian-wells-miami-shut-out-as-usa-extends-ban-on-unvaccinated-non-citizens-to-april-10-651462.html) [In 2023, history will be calling Novak Djokovic at Wimbledontennis majors](https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/in-2023-history-will-be-calling-novak-djokovic-at-wimbledon-650631.html) [The quotes of 2022, episode 15 – Djokovic and the secret of his locker room breakstennis majors](https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/the-quotes-of-2022-episode-15-djokovic-and-the-secret-of-his-locker-room-breaks-650398.html) [Denis Shapovalov](https://www.tennismajors.com/our-features/lists-our-features/denis-shapovalov-junior-wimbledon-youzhny-rap-musician-10-questions-you-may-have-about-the-canadian-286548.html), the No 7 seed, next, 18 months after their clash in the Wimbledon semi-final. [Novak Djokovic](https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/novak-djokovic-who-he-really-is-79752.html), the top seed, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 by defeating Frenchman Quentin Halys [7-6 (3), 7-6 (5)](https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/atp/adelaide-international-1/novak-djokovic-vs-quentin-halys) at Memorial Drive Tennis Centre on Thursday. He didn’t lose his serve again in the match and he was the better player in the two tiebreaks. The 35-year-old Serb won against Frenchman Constant Lestienne (6-3, 6-2) ahead of his victory. Halys led 5-2 in the first set Novak Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) on Thursday night. He’ll play Canadian Denis Shapovalov, the No 7 seed, in the quarter-finals

The Serbian world number five endured a slow start to take the first set in a tiebreaker, and found himself again trailing 5-3 in the second.

I’m glad to overcome the challenge.” “It was a great performance from my opponent today and I want to congratulate him for a great fight. The Serbian world number five endured a slow start to take the first set in a tiebreaker, and found himself again trailing 5-3 in the second.

Novak Djokovic is currently in Australia to finalise his preparations for the first Grand Slam of the new year.

Djokovic was then asked if he is still treating his schedule as though he will be playing at Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the spring and replied: "I don't understand the question. Australia dropped its vaccine requirements in July but proof of vaccination will still be required to enter the US for at least another three months, which has put Djokovic's hopes of competing at either Indian Wells or the Miami Open in serious jeopardy. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) refused to give too much away when asked for his thoughts on the United States government extending their ban on unvaccinated non-citizens until April, meaning that he could be prevented from playing at Indian Wells and the Miami Open later this year.

Nick Kyrgios hopes to lean on foe-turned-friend Novak Djokovic for invaluable Australian Open match practice, but on one condition.

“He was giving me undivided support in the moments where I was being challenged a lot, and him as an Australian, I respected that a lot. The world No.22 lost to Djokovic in last year’s Wimbledon final, the 21-time major title winner declaring “it’s officially a bromance” after softening the Australian during a pre-final practice session where it was decided the winner would pay for dinner. “We are talking with the Australian Open about doing something in a week prior to the start of the tournament,” Djokovic confirmed after booking a quarter-final berth at the Adelaide International 1.

Novak Djokovic has revealed plans for a exhibition match with Nick Kyrgios while addressing the u-turn in ...

Let's see if that works out." [unceremoniously deported from Australia](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2022-novak-djokovic-deportation-is-a-loss-for-the-tournament-and-its-fans/864f262b-4508-4eac-bf7b-fbd9505c5d5b) last January. [All the updates from Day 6 of the Adelaide International](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/united-cup-2023-news-live-updates-adelaide-international-results-scores/eb20f1f6-39fe-4ec2-811f-1465e5f62818) [Novak Djokovic](https://wwos.nine.com.au/novak-djokovic) has revealed he has plans for an exhibition match against [Nick Kyrgios](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/nick-kyrgios) in the lead-up to the [Australian Open](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open), while spilling on the origins of the pair's "bromance". [Djokovic beat Kyrgios in last year's Wimbledon final](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/wimbledon-2022-live-scores-nick-kyrgios-vs-novak-djokovic-results-winner-latest-updates-video-highlights-mens-final/276c9a38-91c6-485b-95cc-a82be11a8f4a#:~:text=Novak%20Djokovic%20is%20the%202022,Kyrgios%20in%20a%20wild%20encounter!&text=This%20was%20the%20moment%20Novak,a%20seven%2Dtime%20Wimbledon%20champion.), with the Aussie describing his opponent as "a bit of a god". [Kyrgios' manager fires shot at injury doubters](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/united-cup-2023-nick-kyrgios-manager-hits-out-at-doubters-after-adelaide-withdrawal/323cb966-88d6-46e3-9b6f-bdf825410f3c)

Kyrgios, who had previously called Djokovic a 'tool' and mocked his post-match celebrations, defended him amid his deportation from Australia before the ...

but there is ONE condition that the Serb must follow Nick Kyrgios has asked for help as he faces a race against time for the Australian Open Kyrgios has asked Novak Djokovic to help him prepare as he recovers from an ankle injury - Nick Kyrgios has asked Novak Djokovic to help him ahead of the Australian Open 'We are talking with the Australian Open about doing something in a week prior to the start of the tournament,' Djokovic confirmed after booking a quarter-final berth at the Adelaide International 1. Nick Kyrgios asks foe-turned-friend Novak Djokovic to help him with last-minute preparations for the Australian Open as tennis bad boy faces race against time to be fit for the Grand Slam...

Djokovic has made it clear that he will not be vaccinated against Covid-19, even though it means he missed a host of key tournaments last year and his ...

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The former world number one is set to miss the prestigious Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events after US authorities extended their requirement for ...

It’s one of these things that sticks with you, it stays with you for I guess the rest of your life. When reporters at a press conference cited a statement from the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), he replied: “I mean, if it is official then it is — what can I do? You know my position, so it is what it is.

Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday, and Canadian Shapovalov beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 to advance.

“I’m definitely trying to implement that on the individual side as well, and so far it’s been a great start.” “I want to congratulate him for great quality tennis and a great fight today. Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for the Australian Open beginning Jan.

ADELAIDE: Novak Djokovic earned a hard-fought win against Quentin Halys to move into the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International on Thursday.

The former world number is set to miss this season’s Indian Wells and the Miami Open after the United States extended its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Meanwhile, Djokovic, who beat Kyrgios in the 2022 Wimbledon final, will be bidding for his 10th Australian Open title in an attempt to equal Rafael Nadal’s overall men’s Grand Slam record of 22. ADELAIDE: Novak Djokovic earned a hard-fought win against Quentin Halys to move into the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International on Thursday.

A year after being deported from Australia, Novak Djokovic has been greeted with cheers and chants. “Everybody was very welcoming,” said the Serbian.

Djokovic’s vaccination stance hasn’t been vindicated just because the vaccines worked in a different way than we initially believed. “What can I do? Still, it doesn’t mean he’ll be welcome everywhere. I’ve moved on.” “Already it’s behind me. “Proud to be able to overcome a challenge like this. Despite coming back to win the first set, though, Djokovic was never quite out of the woods. Djokovic needed that energy in his second-round contest with Quentin Halys. “I’m trying to use that energy that they are giving me to play my best tennis and win a match.” Djokovic’s three-year ban was rescinded, he was granted a visa, and he has been given a traditional celebrity’s welcome in Adelaide. The unvaccinated star was considered such a threat to the nation’s health that the government confined him to a detention center for refugees before sending him packing, ostensibly for three years. Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia (AP) -- Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International where he will face Denis Shapovalov.