According to recent reports, we can confirm that Novak Djokovic has got the exemption to travel to Australia next year. With this, the debate settles and we will see the Serb playing in the Australian Open next year. Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic has gone through a lot of trouble because of his stand against vaccination. The 35-year-old traveled to Australia for the first Grand Slam of the year. However, he had to return before the start of the tournament.

Now that the travel restrictions are not in place, Djokovic might play in the Australian Open 2023. While the tournament director of the Australian Open is hopeful to see the Serb next year, he didn’t assure anything.

Australian Open tournament director hopeful of Djokovic’s participation

After the drama that happened last year at the Australian Open, the tournament director Craig Tiley has used his words carefully. Tiley hopes that Djokovic will play in the tournament next year. However, the Aussie refrained from giving any word of assurance.

Although the travel restrictions are not there now, Djokovic’s deportation last year means he will serve a travel ban for 3 years. However, the chances are still there for Djokovic to get it changed.

“I don’t think there should be any preferential treatment for anyone. But I fully expect to have an answer for everyone by the time that they need to book their flights and come in, including Novak. He understands the circumstances and everything, but he’s got to work it out with the federal government. I’m confident they’ll reach some arrangement and hopefully, it’s positive,” Tiley said.

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Djokovic is the best-ever performer in the Australian Open since the inception of the tournament. The 35-year-old has won the title nine times.

Novak Djokovic makes a winning start in ATP Finals

After a disappointing loss in the final of the Paris Masters, Djokovic is back in winning ways. The 35-year-old registered a sound straight-set win against Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas in his first match of the ATP Finals. In the rematch of the Paris Masters semifinal, Djokovic faced Tsitsipas. However, unlike last time, the Serb registered a rather easy victory.

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Up next, Djokovic will face Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev in his second group-stage match. Along with Rafael Nadal, Djokovic is one of the title contenders. It will be interesting to see who lifts the title this year.