Novak Djokovic was given a rapturous welcome as he returned to the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over Roberto Carballes Baena.
Novak Djokovic will do his best to put the emotions of his return to the country behind him as he prepares for his first-round match at the Australian Open.
A year ago Novak Djokovic was departing Australia accompanied by border guards after one of the most remarkable sporting stories of the decade.
Rafael Nadal defends his Australian Open title and Novak Djokovic returns while Iga Swiatek heads the women's field in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic has admitted he will never be able to forget the events that transpired a year ago in Australia, though he knows he has to move on.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal kickstart their 2023 campaigns this week in Adelaide and Sydney respectively, with the superstar veterans and great rivals eyeing up yet more Australian Open glory.