World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic returned home reluctantly on Monday after being kicked out of the Australian Open due to his unvaccinated Covid-19 status which could now cloud his participation in future tournaments.

The Serb has won nine major titles in Australia and is level with Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slams each.

But instead of beginning his quest for a record 21st major title at Melbourne Park, he took planes to Dubai then Belgrade after...