Novak Djokovic given warm welcome back to Australia in doubles defeat

The Serb was deported 12 months ago.

RETURN: Novak Djokovic (left) teamed up with Vasek Pospisil in Adelaide. Picture: Kelly Barnes/AP

Novak Djokovic made a losing return to Australia but received an enthusiastic welcome from fans at the Adelaide International.

Twelve months after he was deported as a risk to public health because of his refusal to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, Djokovic has returned to the country following the decision to overturn his visa ban.