Novak Djokovic Primed for Australian Open Tilt

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning the final match against Sebastian Korda of the U.S., at the Adelaide International, in Adelaide, Australia, on Jan. 8, 2023. Loren Elliott/Reuters

Novak Djokovic feels like he has enjoyed the ideal preparation for the Australian Open after downing a series of high-calibre opponents on the way to winning the Adelaide International 1.

In his first tournament in Australia since being deported from the country last January, Djokovic beat American Sebastian Korda in an epic three-set thriller on Sunday’s final.