World number one, Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from having a COVID-19 vaccination.
All players and staff at the tournament must be vaccinated or have an exemption granted by an expert independent panel.
Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open winner, has not spoken publicly about his vaccination status.
The tournament begins in Melbourne on 17th of this month.
Djokovic said on Instagram today: “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.”
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