Novak Djokovic said he had not yet decided whether he would compete with the Australian Open January after the organizer confirmed that all players must be vaccinated against Covid-19 if they want to compete at the opening grand slam event this season.
“We will see.
We have to wait and see,” said Djokovic number one world to Reporter after his semi-final defeat by Alexander Zverev in the ATP final on Saturday.
Djokovic, who has refused to say publicly if he has been vaccinated, currently tied with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal with 20 grand slam titles.
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The Australian Open, which he won nine times, was seen as a golden opportunity for him to lead to his rival.
Nadal confirmed he would play in Melbourne Park in January but Federer, who liked Spain was also fully vaccinated, would lose the tournament when he recovered from other knee operations.
Australia Open Chief Announcement Craig Tiley was brought to the conclusion of the negotiations between Australian tennis and the state government of Victoria, who insisted that everyone in Taman Melbourne need to be vaccinated.
Read Ånalexander Zverev beat Novak Djokovic, will face Daniil Medokovic in the title match at ATP Finalesalexander Zverev overcoming the late nerves to secure a winning 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 over Novak Djokovic on Saturday to regulate the last increase with Danil Medvedev at ATP Finals.zverev said players need to respect the decision.
“We visited other countries.
This is not about tennis,” he said after beating Djokovic to advance to the Final ATP championship Sunday.
“It’s about the virus that is happening.
We have to follow the rules and follow the guidelines.
I hope he can play.”