The number one in the world, the Serbian Novak Djokovic, said will defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne after receiving a medical exemption, not being vaccinated against covid.
Djokovic, who had so far refused to reveal whether or not he had been vaccinated, previously stated that he was not sure if he would compete in the Grand Slam due to restrictions on entering Australia.
“I had a fantastic time with my loved ones during the holidays and today I am heading to” Down Under “(a colloquial way of defining Australia in English) with an exemption permit “said the Serbian player on his social networks.
Only fully immunized players or players with a medical exemption can compete in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year due to the requirements to enter the country. Djokovic recently canceled his participation in the ATP Cup and left his trip to Melbourne open until the end.
The 34-year-old tennis player also translated his message into Serbian, in which he indicates that he is traveling to Australia after obtaining the exemption and is ready “to live and breathe tennis for the next few weeks. Thank you for all your support!”.
Statements from the world’s number one confirm that the player is not vaccinated and the exemption is the only way to enter the country.
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