<p>Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia on Tuesday, nearly a year after he was deported from the country, ahead of his bid for a 10th men's singles title at next month's Australian Open.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old was deported on the eve of this year's tournament in Melbourne after he arrived in the country without being vaccinated against Covid-19.</p>.<p>In November, the Australian government granted the Serbian a visa to travel to the Grand Slam event, saying it had decided to revoke the decision to cancel Djokovic's visa after considering all relevant factors.</p>.<p>Since the cancellation of Djokovic's visa in January 2022, all COVID-related border restrictions have been removed in Australia, including the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status to enter the country.</p>.<p>A spokesperson for Tennis Australia confirmed that Djokovic had landed in Adelaide, where he is due to play in the Adelaide International beginning on Sunday.</p>.<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told reporters that Djokovic would be arriving in Australia and voiced hopes he would be welcomed.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/from-djokovic-deportation-to-messi-magic-top-11-sports-stories-of-2022-1173365" target="_blank">From Djokovic deportation to Messi magic: Top 11 sports stories of 2022</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have a great deal of confidence in the Australian public," Tiley said.</p>.<p>"We're a very well-educated sporting public, particularly those who come to the tennis, they love their tennis, they love seeing greatness, they love seeing great athleticism, great matches.</p>.<p>"And I have a lot of confidence that the fans will react like we hope they would react and have respect for that."</p>.<p>The former world number one won the season-ending ATP Finals last month and will be favoured to claim a 10th Australian Open crown, which would bring him level with Rafa Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles.</p>.<p>The 2023 Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park from Jan. 16-29.</p>
<p>Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia on Tuesday, nearly a year after he was deported from the country, ahead of his bid for a 10th men's singles title at next month's Australian Open.</p>.<p>The 35-year-old was deported on the eve of this year's tournament in Melbourne after he arrived in the country without being vaccinated against Covid-19.</p>.<p>In November, the Australian government granted the Serbian a visa to travel to the Grand Slam event, saying it had decided to revoke the decision to cancel Djokovic's visa after considering all relevant factors.</p>.<p>Since the cancellation of Djokovic's visa in January 2022, all COVID-related border restrictions have been removed in Australia, including the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status to enter the country.</p>.<p>A spokesperson for Tennis Australia confirmed that Djokovic had landed in Adelaide, where he is due to play in the Adelaide International beginning on Sunday.</p>.<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley told reporters that Djokovic would be arriving in Australia and voiced hopes he would be welcomed.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/from-djokovic-deportation-to-messi-magic-top-11-sports-stories-of-2022-1173365" target="_blank">From Djokovic deportation to Messi magic: Top 11 sports stories of 2022</a></strong></p>.<p>"I have a great deal of confidence in the Australian public," Tiley said.</p>.<p>"We're a very well-educated sporting public, particularly those who come to the tennis, they love their tennis, they love seeing greatness, they love seeing great athleticism, great matches.</p>.<p>"And I have a lot of confidence that the fans will react like we hope they would react and have respect for that."</p>.<p>The former world number one won the season-ending ATP Finals last month and will be favoured to claim a 10th Australian Open crown, which would bring him level with Rafa Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles.</p>.<p>The 2023 Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park from Jan. 16-29.</p>