Novak Djokovic is still awaiting word on whether he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the tournament this year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. 7NEWS
Novak Djokovic is still awaiting word on whether he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the tournament this year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.“So I’m hoping I will get some positive news.”Djokovic is a 21-time grand slam singles champion - a total that stands second among men behind only Rafael Nadal’s 22 and one ahead of Roger Federer’s 20 - and he has won a record nine of those trophies at Melbourne Park.
Australia has since changed its border rules - since July 6, incoming travellers no longer have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or even provide a negative COVID test. However, it added: “The exclusion period will be considered as part of any new visa application and can be waived in certain circumstances, noting each case is assessed on its own merits.”A Tennis Australia spokesperson said Friday any decision on Djokovic’s visa for the January 16-29, 2023 tournament was not its to make.