Novak Djokovic granted 'exemption permission' to play in Australian Open

World number one Djokovic recently pulled out of Serbia’s ATP Cup team without explanation

Novak Djokovic: Heading Down Under

Novak Djokovic will play at the Australian Open after being granted a medical exemption.

Tournament chiefs confirmed on Tuesday morning that the defending champion will compete despite having previously refused to reveal if he has been vaccinated against Covid-19, a requirement to play in Melbourne.