After receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccine against Colovid-19, Novak Djokovic will compete at the Australian Open, ending speculation over his title defence.
The world's top ranked player said he was unsure if he would compete in the tournament due to concerns over Australia'sQuarantine rules.
I've spent a lot of time with my loved ones over the break and I'm heading down under with an exemption permission. "Let's go in 2022," the Serbian said.
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All participants in the Australian Open had to bevaccinated against the coronaviruses or have a medical exemption granted by an independent panel of experts.
Tennis Australia said last month that the panel would consist of doctors from the fields of immunology, infectious disease and general practice and that the move was agreed in conjunction with the Victoria Department of Health.
A second review will be conducted by a government-appointed panel before an application is submitted to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Srdjan, Novak's father, had told a Serbian television channel that his son would probably pull out of the major because of Tennis Australia's stance on mandatory jabs.
The Serbian team was pulled out of the tournament in order to raise more doubts over his participation in the first Grand Slam of the year.
I'm ready to play tennis in the next few weeks. In his post, which was accompanied by a picture of him in an airport, he thanked everyone for their support.
He trained in Spain over the last few days before heading to Australia.
Tennis Australia did not respond to a request for comment.
The Serbian has won nine Australian Open titles, including the last three, and is in a three-way tie for 20 majors with Roger and Nadal.
