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Novak Djokovic heading to Australian Open with Covid-19 exemption

Updated on: 05 January,2022 07:36 AM IST  |  Melbourne
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The Serb has repeatedly refused to confirm if he has been inoculated, with his participation at Melbourne Park the subject of intense speculation after he pulled out of the ongoing ATP Cup in Sydney

Novak Djokovic heading to Australian Open with Covid-19 exemption

Novak Djokovic

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic said Tuesday that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a COVID-19 medical exemption to play. All participants at the opening Grand Slam of the year, which starts on January 17, need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have the exemption, which is assessed by an independent panel of experts. 


The Serb has repeatedly refused to confirm if he has been inoculated, with his participation at Melbourne Park the subject of intense speculation after he pulled out of the ongoing ATP Cup in Sydney. 


“I’ve spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I’m heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Let’s go 2022!” the nine-time Australian Open winner, said on Instagram.


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