Novak Djokovic, Adelaide International, Australian Open, first tournament in Australia after ban overturned

Novak Djokovic has revealed the Adelaide International will mark his first tournament back in Australia following the scrapping of his three-year ban from entering the country.

Djokovic will compete in the Australian Open, beginning on January 16, after immigration minister Andrew Giles abolished the ban imposed on him when he was deported this year over his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Djokovic will fine-tune his preparation for the Melbourne Park grand slam by competing in the Adelaide International from January 2.

Djokovic will then shoot for his 10th Australian Open title and record-equalling 22 grand slam victory.

Rafael Nadal conquered this year’s Australian Open to push beyond Djokovic and Roger Federer, before moving to 22 titles when he won Roland-Garros.

But Djokovic, who didn’t compete in this year’s Australian Open because of his deportation on the eve of the tournament, closed the gap on Nadal to one when he triumphed at Wimbledon.

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