Novak Djokovic able to defend Wimbledon title with Covid restrictions lifted

Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Wimbledon title (John Walton/PA)

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his Wimbledon title after All England Club officials confirmed players will not be required to be vaccinated to compete at the tournament this summer.

The world number one, who defeated Matteo Berrettini to win his sixth Wimbledon crown last year, has played only three tournaments in 2022 because of entry restrictions imposed by various countries, including his deportation from Australia.