Novak Djokovic makes a stunning on-court return after Australian Open visa deportation

Updated : Feb 22, 2022 13:26
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World number 1 Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to the court in his first match since he was denied entry into the Australian Open due to not being vaccinated against Covid-19.

The Serbian, playing competitively for the first time in 2022, beat Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Entrants to Dubai do not need to be vaccinated, so the 34-year-old was able to return to a tournament he has won five times.

Also read: Australia announces white ball squad for historic Pakistan tour

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