Australia evokes wonderful memories for Novak Djokovic, who has triumphed 10 times during his career in Melbourne, but there are also traumas experienced in the country that the Serbian champion is still struggling to overcome.
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The Happy Slam has become almost a second home for Nole, highly appreciated by the entire oceanic crowd for his successes.
In recent years, however, an episode has stained the Serbian champion's happiness in going to the country. The battle with the Australian authorities in 2022, due to his lack of vaccination against COVID, led him to experience an incredible and difficult to forget situation.
A moment fished out by the tennis player from Belgrade in the exclusive interview given to the Herald Sun, also reported by Eurosport.
"To be honest, I still have a bit of trauma. The last few times I arrived in Australia, going through passport control, I relived that feeling. There is always that trace of fear: Will they let me pass or will they stop me again?. I have to admit that feeling is still there in my head," he said.
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It will be an interesting first time for Djokovic in the 2025 edition of the Australian Open: in his corner, in fact, his rival (but now his current coach) Andy Murray will be present for the first time, ready to start an intriguing adventure with the Serbian superstar.
Novak is looking for new stimuli and advice to recover the form and level of his best days: aspects necessary to achieve the goals of the 25th Slam in history and the 100th ATP trophy.
Thursday will be the time for the draw that will define the potential path of the 37-year-old: as the number 7 seed in the main draw, the player will necessarily have to cross paths with the best to reach the end of the competition.
We recall Nole is looking for his 25 Major and for his 100 titles of his glorious career.
