Novak Djokovic to kick off Australia return in Adelaide

Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open championship in January after having his visa cancelled on arrival at Melbourne airport and then being deported on the eve of the tournament

return: Novak Djokovic will kick off his return to Australia at the Adelaide International in January. Pic: AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Novak Djokovic will kick off his return to Australia at the Adelaide International in January, nearly a year after he was deported from the country over his lack of COVID-19 vaccination.

The world number five, whose visa ban was waived last month, was named in the January 1-8 tournament's draw on Wednesday.