Novak Djokovic received warm welcome in Australia for Adelaide International.

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Tennis star, Novak Djokovic received an warm welcome from his fans in Australia as he has been permitted to take part in the Adelaide International.

Earlier, Novak has been deported ahead of the 2022 Australian Open due to his Covid-19 vaccination status later his three years visa ban was lifted and was allowed to enter the country.

His first match was a low-key doubles encounter alongside close friend Vasek Pospisil, which the pair lost 4-6 6-3 (10-5) to Bosnian Tomislav Brkic and Ecuador's Gonzalo Escobar.

Djokovic will begin his singles campaign on Tuesday against Frenchman Constant Lestienne as he builds up to the Australian Open, where he is looking for a record-extending 10th title.

There were two shocks in singles action on Monday, with second seed Felix Auger-Aliassime losing 6-4 7-6 (5) to Australian Alexei Popyrin while fifth seed Holger Rune was beaten 2-6 6-4 6-4 by Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka.