Novak Djokovic makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and women’s world number two Ons Jabeur will also launch her title bid.
Serbia’s Djokovic, one of the finest men’s tennis players of all time, was deported on the eve of last year’s Grand Slam at Melbourne Park because of his stance on Covid vaccines.
But the 35-year-old will be back when he faces Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in his opener and looks likely to be given a warm reception by the Rod Laver Arena crowd