Djokovic delights at 'great new year present' of playing at Australian Open, visa confirmed by nine-time champion following Rublev win

Novak Djokovic will play at next year's Australian Open as he received the news that his visa was reinstated again.

Djokovic was deported from the country earlier this year with his visa revoked but meaning that he had no means of legally entering the country. Thanks to an election, the government changed and the new one promised that they will revoke the decision and yesterday they officially did.

Talking about it following his match against Tsitsipas, Djokovic said:

"In terms of your next question related to Australia, yes I received the news yesterday morning and I was very, very happy to hear that news. It has been a tough year with everything that happened, obviously, in Australia for me and for the people who are close in my life."

He added:

"This came as a great new year present, I think, and I am looking forward to going to Australia and hopefully having another successful Australian Open, that has been historically my most successful Grand Slam. I had some of my best memories on that court. Hopefully, I can make more positive memories there."