Novak Djokovic is back in Melbourne for the Australian Open, the scene of his deportation in 2022 as he now looks to make history by winning a record 25th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic says he still feels a bit of trauma when he travels to Australia. He says that stems from his deportation from the country in 2022 because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Novak Djokovic will bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with the help of new coach Andy Murray.

After the COVID restrictions were relaxed, Djokovic returned to the Australian Open in 2023 and won his record 10th title at Melbourne Park.

After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray’s input, has a plan to take on the game’s newcomers.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray have been seen practising together for the first time ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and coach Andy Murray look on during a training session ahead of the ... [+] Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 7, 2025. (Photo

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

We have more information about the coach Novak Djokovic has consulted before chasing his record 25th Grand Slam title in men's tennis. Andy Murray, a retired professional tennis player who represented Great Britain in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games,