The world No.1 was mobbed by fans as he enjoyed his first taste of freedom following a two-week lockdown where he was only allowed out of his hotel to practice. “I think we take it for granted these days to be free to be able to walk on the ground,” he said. "I'm sorry that I didn't step in on the court from the beginning," said Djokovic. “Having an ATP Cup and Australia Open around the corner, you don't want to risk it too much. But the emotion was so strong in me to come out on the court today, seeing these full stands I had to play.

Source: Daily Mirror January 29, 2021 17:46 UTC