Tennis Australia says it will review its handling of the Novak Djokovic affair but not until after the Australian Open is complete.
Novak Djokovic plays a backhand during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on 14 January 2022.Tennis Australia has finally broken its silence over the Novak Djokovic scandal, pledging to review its handling of the saga - but not until after the Australian Open is won and done.
"As the Australian tennis family, we recognise that recent events have been a significant distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this had on all players," a statement from the board said. The nine-times champion believed a medical exemption from TA was sufficient, before being advised he didn't have any special allowance against being vaccinated.
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