Novak Djokovic to play at Australian Open after receiving vaccine medical exemption

[Eugene]

Source: PA Media

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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Read more: https://sports.yahoo.com/novak-djokovic-reveals-medical-exemption-105321053.html

[JT45242]

1. money talks apparently

The Australian Open is the least watched of the majors and all the other big names are not coming because of injuries. So, they will completely change their national policies in the hopes of making some money on this dog of a tournament.

Plus, for Joker a way to get another "Major" when the other two big names aren't there to play.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

2. How the hell...

can a professional athlete in a grueling sport like tennis get a medical exemption?? Professional tennis requires exceptional physical strength and stamina. smh...

[Botany]

3. I hope he gets "it" and gets really fucking sick

What a jerk and where and when did he get his M.D. or Microbiology degree? The Australian Tennis Assoc.
should be ashamed.

[tishaLA]

4. Such bullshit.

just an absolutely disgraceful decision. I love tennis, but I'll be happy to boycott anything to do with the AO this year and perhaps into the future.

[Raftergirl]

5. Latest news

Problem for him after arriving in Australia. Haven’t seen a further up.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/visa-bungle-delays-novak-djokovic-s-entry-into-australia-20220105-p59m75.html


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