Novak Djokovic had a rather traumatic experience last year in Australia when he was deported after a huge saga. The former world number 1 was banned from traveling in Australia for 3 years. Fortunately, the banned was reversed and the Serbian sensation is now cleared to play Down Under.
Djokovic in Adelaide
Djokovic will not play in the United Cup, but he will kick-start the next season in Adelaide. The ATP250 will commence on the 2nd of January. After Adelaide, Novak is expected to take one week away from the competitions before trying to win again the Australian Open which will start on the 16th of January. Novak won the Australian Open 9 times.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Now ranked no.5, the Serbian played his last match on the 20th of November when he overcame world no.3 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-3 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 91st career title.
Currently, during this season the Serbian has achieved a composed 42-7 win-loss record. The Serbian clinched 5 titles in 2022 in Rome, Wimbledon, Tel Aviv, Astana and the Nitto ATP Finals. The Serbian was the finalist in Belgrade and Paris.