The confusion related to the start in this year’s Australian Open Grand Slam tournament began a few days ago. One of the basic rules for competing is to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Serb was supposed to be the only one who was not vaccinated, which for a moment was made possible by a visa granted under the so-called “medical exception”. .
Novak Djoković still wants to play and ATP is pleased with the course of the trial. “He believed he was given the necessary sick leave”
Novak Djoković has taken appropriate legal steps. He appealed against the authorities’ decision to revoke his visa, but it is not known how they will consider the tennis player’s appeal.
Djokovic’s appeal led to a court hearing, as reported by ATP. “He believed he had received the necessary sick leave to meet the legal requirements for entry into the country. The series of events that led to Monday’s court hearing was detrimental on all fronts, including Novak’s well-being and his preparation for the Australian Open. for players are submitted independently of ATP, but we have been in constant contact with Tennis Australia to gain clarity throughout the process. We are pleased with the result of Monday’s audition and look forward to an exciting few weeks ahead of us, “the association’s official website reads.
At the same time, ATP wrote that, in the face of the current pandemic problems, it respects the restrictive policy of the Australian authorities, although recent days “have highlighted the need for better understanding, communication and application of the rules.”
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“In a broader sense, ATP continues to strongly recommend vaccination for all players, which we believe is essential for our sport. We are pleased that 97 percent of the top 100 players are vaccinated ahead of this year’s Australian Open,” the statement concluded.
will start on Monday, January 17th. Novak Djoković is the title defender. In last year’s final he defeated the Russian Daniil Medvedev (2nd ATP) 7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 2.
Source: Sport
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