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 granted 'exemption permission' to play in Australian Open

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.

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