Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. - Carlos Alcaraz - Still just 21, the Spaniard already owns four Grand Slam titles -- including the French Open and Wimbledon last year -- since bursting on the scene with victory at the US Open in 2022.

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic scheduled for Thursday due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist's chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month.

Novak has opened a sort of reign at the Australian Open by winning 10 titles in history. After several years of unbeaten runs, in 2024 Djokovic returned to recover from a defeat on the Rod Laver Arena against an inspired Jannik who then became champion.

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

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Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when he comes to Melbourne for the Australian Open, following his deportation in 2022.