Security steps in as Novak Djokovic spots shift in ‘strange’ player backlash at Dubai return to tennis
Novak Djokovic says he has been welcomed by “most” players he has seen in Dubai as he returns to tennis following his Australian deportation saga.
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After Australian Furore, Novak Djokovic Starts His Season In Dubai
Novak Djokovic's season, derailed in January when he was deported from Australia, finally starts on Monday in Dubai with the world number one insisting players in the locker room "have been positive and welcoming" on his return. Djokovic missed the chance to win a 10th Australian Open, and 21st Grand Slam, due to the cancellation of his visa in Melbourne and eventual deportation as a result of not being vaccinated. He returns to the tour this week in the Emirates, where he will be competing for the first time since the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid last December.
Skier Arif Khan Eyes Top-30 Finish At Beijing Winter Olympics
Beijing Winter Olympics-bound Indian skier Arif Khan, who will participate in two events, is aiming a modest top-30 finish in the showpiece which begins on Friday. The 31-year-old Khan is the lone Indian participant in the February 4-20 quadrennial event. He secured his berth in the Winter Olympics in a qualifying event in Dubai last year. "To be honest, if you want to be a medal contender, you require at least 10 years of training and preparation, (need) to have (decent) budget and funding, only then it's possible to be in medal contention," Khan, an Alpine skier, said at a virtual interaction, organised by the Sports Authority of India, on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic 'well prepared' for tennis return in Dubai despite an emotional month following deportation
Novak Djokovic says despite weeks away from competition and the emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his «peak» as he returns to action.
Novak Djokovic 'well prepared' for return and ready to congratulate Daniil Medvedev if Russian claims top spot
Novak Djokovic is excited by his return to competitive tennis and is ready to congratulate Daniil Medvedev should he become world tennis No. 1. Djokovic is the current highest ranking player but the 34-year-old Serbian has suffered as a result of failing to compete in January’s Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti: Dubai Tennis Championships live stream, TV channel, UK start time, h2h
Novak Djokovic returns to action at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday, his first tournament since being deported from Australia last month.
Djokovic: "Medvedev se merece ser número uno"
El serbio Novak Djokovic vuelve a la competición en el torneo de Dubai donde inicia la nueva temporada después de no haber podido competir en el Abierto de Australia por no estar vacunado de la covid 19 y, por tanto, no cumplir con los requisitos sanitarios del país del que fue expulsado.
Novak Djokovic says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai
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