Novak Djokovic to play at Australian Open after receiving vaccine medical exemption [View all]

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Novak Djokovic to play at Australian Open after receiving medical exemption

Andy Sims, PA
Tue, January 4, 2022, 8:39 AM·3 min read

Novak Djokovic will play at the Australian Open after being granted a medical exemption from being vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tournament chiefs confirmed on Tuesday morning that Djokovic will defend his title even though having the vaccine is a requirement to play in Melbourne.

The reasons for being granted an exemption, after what Tennis Australia insists is a “rigorous review process”, will remain private according to tournament director Craig Tiley.

The build-up to the season’s first grand slam has been dominated by whether the world number one and nine-time champion, who had steadfastly refused to say whether he has been vaccinated, would be able to compete.

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