Novak Djokovic has had a below-par year so far. The 35-year-old was in brilliant form last year, which saw him lifting three out of four Grand Slam titles. However, the Serb has been unsuccessful in translating the same this year. The trouble started for him at the beginning of this year when he could not take part in the Australian Open because of the compulsory vaccination requirement for the visa. For the same reason, he missed out on a major chunk of the US season as well.

However, the Serb managed to win the Italian Open before entering the Roland Garros but failed to go past Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals.

With his participation chances in the US Open looking bleak, there’s one news that will bring back a smile to the face of his fans.

Australia lifts covid border restrictions

According to an announcement from the Australian government, they will lift the covid border restriction from Wednesday. This means that vaccination will not be compulsory for anyone to travel to Australia. However, after last year’s controversy, Novak Djokovic received a three-year deportation order. If the Serb gets the deportation order lifted, we might see him play at the Australian Open, next year.

Ben Rothenberg

@BenRothenberg

·Follow

Djokovic would still need to get his three-year deportation order lifted, but this is a big boost for his chances of playing in Australia again while steadfastly refusing vaccination. And perhaps there’s some momentum from this change that could reach America?

Josh Butler

@JoshButler

“All COVID border restrictions to be lifted” in Australia, says home affairs minister Clare O’Neil - with vaccine requirements to lift from Wednesday, as per statement from health minister Mark Butler

11:46 AM · Jul 3, 2022

58

Reply

Copy link

Read 16 replies

Read more: ?He Needs to Come Back? ? Novak Djokovic Says He Told Roger Federer They Both Need to Play Each Other At least One More Time Again

This will be a big relief for Djokovic, who is the best player in the history of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic advances to the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships. Playing against Tim van Rijthoven of the Netherlands, he won 6-2, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. The 35-year-old is chasing his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title and looks in dominant form. The Serb is on a 25-match winning streak and looks favorite to lift the cup again this year.

Further, the 35-year-old will face Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner for a place in the semifinal. The 20-year-old is riding high on confidence after defeating Spanish sensation, Carlos Alcaraz.

Watch this story:?Rafael Nadal?s biggest fan, Serena Williams, cheers for his success at Wimbledon Championships 2022

However, it will be a different challenge facing someone like Novak Djokovic, who is hungry for his first Grand Slam title of the year.

Can Djokovic lift the Wimbledon Championship trophy again this year? Let us know in the comments.