Novak Djokovic makes winning return to the court
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.
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Novak Djokovic, 'satisfied with my tennis,' wins first match of his year as Dubai Championships begin
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Novak Djokovic won his first match of the year when he defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-3 to open the Dubai Championships on Monday.
Novak Djokovic makes winning return to the court at the Dubai Tennis Championships
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the court in his first match since being refused entry into the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic wins first match of 2022 at Dubai Tennis Championships
By George Ramsay and David Close, CNN
Dubai Tennis Championships Day 1: Novak Djokovic delivers masterclass on return
After the women's tournament last week - which saw Jelena Ostapenko crowned champion - it's time for the men to take centre stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Novak Djokovic cruises to last-16 of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship after straight sets win over Lorenzo Musetti
Novak Djokovic cruised to the last-16 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship after easing to a straight sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti. The world number one secured a 6-3, 6-3 win on the night in what was his first match in competitive tennis since December 3. Ad/> Djokovic was controversially denied the chance to compete at the Australian Open surrounding his unvaccinated Covid-19 status, but the UAE’s more lenient entry requirements saw him return to the court in the Middle East.
Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation
Dubai — Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday.