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Supporters of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic cheer for him before his men’s singles match against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2023. AFPPIX: Serbian flags waved and Rod Laver Arena rose to give Novak Djokovic a rapturous welcome back to the Australian Open on Tuesday, a year after he was kicked out of the country.
It has been 1,821 days since the Serbian great last lost a match at Melbourne Park and he seemed in the mood to continue that run as he slapped down an ace with the opening serve of his match, to a huge roar. But on a scorching-hot day 12 months later, most believed it was time to move on from last year's saga.
“Emotionally, he rubs me up the wrong way. But I think in terms of what happened last year, it is literally in the past,“ added his friend Tom. “I don’t think there isn’t any reason that he shouldn’t be playing.”
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