Novak Djokovic will play the 2022 Australian Open! The Serbian champion receives a special medical exemption to play the first major of the year. The world number 1 is notoriously against vaccination. There were many doubts about his participation in the Australian Open where all players are requested to be vaccinated unless they receive a special medical exemption.
Eventually, Djokovic received the medical exemption alongside some other players.
Novak announced the news on social media with the following message:
“Happy New Year! Wishing you all health, love & joy in every moment & may you feel love & respect towards all beings on this wonderful planet. I’ve spent fantastic quality time with loved ones over break & today I’m heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Let’s go 2022!”
Happy New Year! Wishing you all health, love & joy in every moment & may you feel love & respect towards all beings on this wonderful planet.
I’ve spent fantastic quality time with loved ones over break & today I’m heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Let’s go 2022! pic.twitter.com/e688iSO2d4
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 4, 2022
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of December 2021 when he beat world no.30 Marin Cilic 6-4 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
At present, during this year Novak achieved a 0-0 win-loss record.
Novak Djokovic |
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