Dubai delighted to welcome Novak Djokovic back for Duty Free Tennis Championships in front of packed stands

Novak Djokovic is set to return to action at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this month, and tournament director Salah Tahlak will be delighted to welcome him back in front of packed-out crowds. Djokovic will make his first appearance on the court for the tournament since the world No. 1 was deported from Australia due to his vaccination status.

Ad/> The Serb is hoping to recover from his failed legal battle and compete his sixth title in Dubai, with the action getting underway on February 14 and concluding 12 days later. TennisUncle Toni snubs Djokovic in GOAT debate: Rafa would've been the best without his injuries17 HOURS AGO Despite the controversy that surrounds him, the United Arab Emirates is reportedly ready to welcome Djokovic with open arms. “I think we have to always be positive.

Dubai is a positive city. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed is always positive,” Tahlak told Khaleej Times. “He [Sheikh Mohammed] said whatever happened in the history, leave it behind you.

Let’s not go for it, if we stand still, that’s not going to help. It’s always better to think ahead and it’s always better to think about the future and always be positive. “I think it’s great to have him [Djokovic] back because he is the number one player in the world.

He has been our former champion and for this city and this tournament, it’s absolutely great to have him back.” Monte Carlo Masters warning adds to Djokovic uncertainty Djokovic: I'll tell my Australian Open story in the next 10 days A further boost to the tournament is the return of fans at 100 per cent capacity, which Tahlak revealed on Saturday, in what he hopes will be a fantastic spectacle of tennis. “It’s a great feeling [to be hosting the tournament again]. We were so