'I would love to come back' - Novak Djokovic wants Australian Open return, unsure on visa status

Novak Djokovic has expressed his desire to play at next year’s Australian Open, but has had no discussions about his visa status. Djokovic was deported from the country on the eve of this year's Australian Open due to issues over his Covid vaccination status. Ad/> The cancellation of his visa means he could be banned from returning to the country for three years.

/> Roland-Garros'Finishes in style' — Zverev battles through first set tie-breaker in third round31 MINUTES AGO Djokovic has won the Australian Open on nine occasions and with the change in government in the country, it is not inconceivable that he could be allowed back to compete in Melbourne next year. The Serb has had no discussions on the subject, but has a desire to return. “In terms of the government, yes, I heard the news, but, I mean, I don't know anything about whether my visa is going to be reinstated or whether I'm going to be allowed to come back to Australia,” Djokovic said in his press conference following his win over Aljaz Bedene at the Australian Open.

“I would like to. I would like to go there and play Australian Open. “I don't hold any grudges.

Look, you know, it was what it was. “If I have an opportunity to go back to Australia and play a place where I made the biggest success in my career on Grand Slam, I would love to come back.” 'He's back' — Why McEnroe is picking Djokovic over Nadal to win French Open 'What a moment that is!' — Djokovic smiles as opponent nails 'perfect' shot Djokovic’s current focus is on the defence of his French Open crown, and he had no trouble in beating Bedene to reach round four. There were a host of stars from screen and sport in attendance at Roland-Garros, and Djokovic has said he was inspired to perform by