Novak Djokovic , Must Prove Vaccine Exemption , Ahead of Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic , Must Prove Vaccine Exemption , Ahead of Australian Open.
Djokovic previously negotiated a medical exemption
that would allow him to enter the tournament
regardless of his vaccination status. .
However, ESPN points out that
Australia has strict border regulations
in place as a result of the pandemic. .
As a result, Djokovic may not be able to defend his Australian Open title regardless of the medical exemption.
As a result, Djokovic may not be able to defend his Australian Open title regardless of the medical exemption.
Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' reported
that Djokovic arrived at Tullamarine Airport
just before midnight on January 5. .
Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' reported
that Djokovic arrived at Tullamarine Airport
just before midnight on January 5. .
The top-ranked player was reportedly delayed
due to a mistake on his visa application. .
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in a statement that regardless of Djokovic's medical exemption, the Australian Border Force would make the final decision.
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in a statement that regardless of Djokovic's medical exemption, the Australian Border Force would make the final decision.
While the Victorian government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in the Australian Open, it is the Commonwealth government that will enforce our requirements at the Australian border, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.
While the Victorian government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in the Australian Open, it is the Commonwealth government that will enforce our requirements at the Australian border, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.
If an arriving individual is not vaccinated,
they must provide acceptable proof that
they cannot be vaccinated for medical
reasons to be able to access
the same travel arrangement
as fully vaccinated travelers, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.
If an arriving individual is not vaccinated,
they must provide acceptable proof that
they cannot be vaccinated for medical
reasons to be able to access
the same travel arrangement
as fully vaccinated travelers, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.
If allowed to compete, Djokovic would be
playing for a record-breaking 21st major title. .
If allowed to compete, Djokovic would be
playing for a record-breaking 21st major title.