WATCH | Novak Djokovic back in Australia ahead of Open

Earlier on Tuesday, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said Djokovic would be arriving in Australia and voiced hopes he would be welcomed.

“I have a great deal of confidence in the Australian public,” Tiley said.

“We're a very well educated sporting public, particularly those who come to the tennis. They love their tennis, they love seeing greatness, they love seeing great athleticism, great matches.

“And I have a lot of confidence the fans will react like we hope they would react and have respect for that.”

The former world No 1 won the season-ending ATP Finals last month and will be favoured to claim a 10th Australian Open crown, which would bring him level with Rafa Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles.

The 2023 Australian Open takes place at Melbourne Park from January 16 to 29.