Novak Djokovic Buries Demons of Vaccination Saga Amidst Return to ‘Happy Place’ Ahead of the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic‘s on-court triumphs have often received laudits, but off-court things aren’t the same. The Serbian tennis player has been a target of backlash, particularly because of his anti-vaccination stance, which also got him deported from Australia in January 2022. However, the ‘Djoker’ won’t let the demons of two years ago get his hopes down this season, according to his recent revelations.

A season after his controversial vaccination saga, the 36-year-old won the Australian Open for a record 10th time. Though his return to Australian soil in 2023 was a ‘nervous’ one, Djokovic recently opened up about how his feelings coming into his ‘happy place’ this time around have now changed.

Novak Djokovic gets real about his arrival in Australia this season

The current number one player was questioned about how his visit to Australia this year differs from the previous season, when there was a great deal of emotion involved. Novak Djokovic, who returned to the 2023 Australian Open after his deportation from the country, revealed that he was feeling slightly nervous, particularly in the first week of his campaign in Melbourne.

But things have now changed after his 10th triumph at the Australian Open, as the Serb recently returned to his ‘happy place’. In a press conference at the Brisbane International, Djokovic said, “I had the great start of the season in Australia. Always felt like that was my happy place where I felt great, other than that situation two years ago where obviously it wasn’t really enjoyable.”

The 24-time singles Grand Slam champion went on to say that his feelings coming into Australia this season are ‘really positive.’ During the honest discussion, the ‘Djoker’ also opened up about how the fans showcased a lot of support after he returned to Australia after his vaccination drama.

Djokovic on how he welcomed with ‘open arms’ in Australia

In the same press conference, the 36-year-old player reminisced about the ‘kind reception’ during his visit to Australian soil in 2023. Even though he was returning to the country after a lot of controversies surrounding his anti-vaccination stance, Djokovic revealed that the fans welcomed him with open arms as they showcased their admiration and support.

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He said, “But actually, people in Adelaide, because that’s where I landed first last year, welcomed me with open arms and lots of support and very kind reception.” Later, the Serb went on to win both the tournaments at the start of the season, the Adelaide and Australian Open.

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