novak djokovicnine times its champion Australian Openhopes to return to Melbourne Park in 2023.
The Serb was forced to withdraw from this year’s event after the beginning they will revoke your visa due to their vaccination status against COVID-19.
also he was banned from the US Open in August, meaning Wimbledon was his only success in a major in 2022.
Sports news Take a look at Djokovic’s status ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2023.
Will Novak Djokovic play at the 2023 Australian Open?
Already Novak Djokovic is confirmed to compete at the Australian Open next year.
The granting decision to the winner of 21 Grand Slam titles a temporary visa announced Immigration Minister Andrew Giles Thursday.
Ban by Djokovic to remain in the country for three years -which was valid until 2025- then cancelled.
Ahead of the 2022 tournament, the Serb tried to enter the country without vaccination, for which he was held in a detention center before being deported after a highly publicized legal battle.
This time, Australia has removed all border restrictions related to COVID-19 and visitors no longer need to prove their vaccination status against COVID-19.
Speaking to the press after reaching the semi-finals of the ATP Finals, Djokovic was grateful to be able to play for a record tenth Australian Open title.
“It’s a relief, obviously knowing what I and the people closest to me in my life have been through this year with what happened in Australia and after Australia, obviously.” Djokovic said.
“I couldn’t have had better news, for sure, during this tournament as well. (The Australian Open) was my most successful Grand Slam. I’ve made some of the best memories there.”
“Of course I want to get back there. I want to play tennis, do what I do best and hopefully have a great Australian summer.”
“I’m always grateful to go through experiences, whatever they are. I try to be optimistic and positive about life.”
“I’m looking forward to starting the new year in Australia and we’ll see how the next one goes.”
Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam titles
After losing the US Open this year, Djokovic could not match Rafael Nadal on the list of all-time Grand Slam men’s singles champions.
With his Wimbledon triumph, the Serb reached 21 major singles titles, one short of would-be rival Nadal and one more than the now-retired Roger Federer.
Most Grand Slam singles titles (men)
| Titles | Player | Australian Open | Roland Garros | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Rafael Nadal | two | 14 | two | 4 |
| Twenty-one | novak djokovic | 9 | two | 7 | 3 |
| twenty | Roger Federer | 6 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 14 | Pete Sampras | two | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| 12 | Roy* Emerson | 6 | two | two | two |
| eleven | Rod Laver** | 3 | two | 4 | two |
| eleven | Bjorn Börg | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | Bill Tilden* | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
* All titles won in the Amateur Era // ** Six of Laver’s titles were won in the Amateur Era
When is Australian Open 2023?
Next year the Australian Open will be held from Monday January 16 to Sunday January 29.
Grégoire Barrere
