Novak Djokovic says he ’couldn't have asked for a better reception’ on successful tennis return
by Reem Abulleil
Tennis Sport News
Novak Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation
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. The Serbian world No.1 was greeted by loud cheers from a packed Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium as he commenced his quest for a sixth title in the Emirates in style. "I couldn't ask for a better reception. It's been a while since I played the last match, I couldn't pick a better place to kick-start the season," said Djokovic.
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Fans' welcome 'exceeded expectations', says Djokovic after winning return
DUBAI: Novak Djokovic admitted the warm reception he was given by fans in Dubai on Monday (Feb 21) exceeded his expectations as he made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia.
Novak Djokovic wins his first match of 2022 at Dubai Championship, making return after Australian Open visa saga
World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday.
Djokovic wins his first match of 2022 in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Novak Djokovic won his first match of the year when he beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-3 to open the Dubai Championships on Monday.
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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