Djokovic hopes for welcome Australian Open return despite deportation drama: "Hopefully I can have a decent reception there"

Novak Djokovic is hopeful that he'll get a warm welcome in Australia after the deportation drama that happened in Melbourne last year.

Djokovic was deported from the country after his visa was abolished and it created a lot of drama that neither he nor the country wanted. This year things will go far smoother as his visa was reinstated and he's free to enter the country. Despite of that he's aware that he might not get the warmest welcome considering what happened last year but he's hoping for it:

"I always ask the best from myself so let's see. Over the years I've been really fortunate to start very strong in Australia and I love playing there. After obviously what happened earlier this year, hopefully I can have a decent reception there and hopefully, that can help me play some good tennis."