JAKARTA - Novak Djokovic will return to action in Dubai next month. It is the first for a Serb since he was deported from Australia due to his COVID-19 vaccination status ahead of the Melbourne Park Grand Slam.
The 34-year-old, who was not vaccinated, was deported after an 11-day drama involving two visa cancellations, two court appeals and five nights in two detentions at the immigration detention hotel where asylum seekers are being held.
I'm pleased and grateful that the Judge overturned my visa cancellation. Despite all that has happened, I want to stay and try to compete @AustralianOpen I remain focused on that. I flew here to play at one of the most important events we have in front of the amazing fans. pic.twitter.com/iJVbMfQ037
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 10, 2022
Organizers of the ATP 500 Dubai Tennis Championships said the Serbian was included in the tournament scheduled to start on February 21.
"We are delighted to see Novak return to Dubai for the 12th time as he will be aiming for his sixth title and we wish him all the best," said Colm McLoughlin, chief executive of Dubai Duty Free.
Djokovic's official website also confirmed his participation in the Dubai tournament.
He's back! Novak Djokovic, the world number one, is returning to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium next month.#DDFTennis #30Years #Tennis #Championships @atptour @DubaiDutyFree pic.twitter.com/sEvwlM3DmL
— Dubai Tennis Champs (@DDFTennis) January 27, 2022
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