Novak Djokovic acquired a rather controversial medical exemption to compete in the upcoming Australian Open. The green light given by the Victorian government raised some eyebrows because Novak Djokovic is well known for being against the vaccination. In addition, Novak Djokovic is supremely fit and, therefore, it may sound strange that he has an acute medical condition preventing him from getting the jabs.
Novak is currently heading to Melbourne, but according to Australian prime minister Scott Morrison, Djokovic can be sent back home if he doesn’t provide proper proof that makes him eligible to have a medical exemption.
“He’ll be on the next plane home“
Morrison commented:
“We await his presentation and what evidence he provides us to support that.
If that evidence is insufficient, then he won’t be treated any different to anyone else and he’ll be on the next plane home. There should be no special rules for Novak Djokovic at all. None whatsoever.”
Novak Djokovic in 2022
Currently ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 3rd of December 2021 when he overcame world no.30 Marin Cilic 6-4 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Novak has a 0-0 record.