Djokovic receives warm welcome in Melbourne return

MELBOURNE, Australia: Novak Djokovic received a warm and enthusiastic welcome in his return to Melbourne during an exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios on Friday.
Djokovic’s visa for entering Australia was revoked and he was deported ahead of last year’s Australian Open because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. He still hasn’t gotten the shots, but the country’s coronavirus rules have been relaxed.
So the nine-time Australian Open champion was allowed to return for this year’s tournament beginning Monday.