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.
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 says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai
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Novak Djokovic Says Players "Welcoming" On His Dubai Return
Novak Djokovic says he's been given a "positive" reception from players in the locker room and is "excited" to get back on court for his first match of the season at the Dubai ATP tournament on Monday. The world number one missed last month's Australian Open due to the cancellation of his visa and his deportation from Australia 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.
Novak Djokovic 'even more motivated' to succeed in Dubai and put visa saga to rest
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Despite weeks away, Djokovic says he's at his 'peak' returning to tour in Dubai
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his "peak" as he returns to tour.