The media cites a source close to the world’s No. 1, who would defect the Sydney tournament for nations. The mystery about his vaccination status and participation in the first Slam of 2022 remains
The Australian Open remains in doubt for Novak Diokovic, but the number in the world will probably not play the ATP Cup, the tournament for nations scheduled from 1 to 9 January next in Sydney. “Novak will not go to the ATp Cup 99%. He is training here in Belgrade, but he has decided to ignore this tournament,” a `source close ‘to the player told the online edition of Blic. Djokovic, the Serbian daily recalls, is preparing for the new season by training in Belgrade, also dedicating a lot of time to his foundation and his family.
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So far the Serbian has refused to say whether or not he has been vaccinated against Covid-19, an essential condition to participate in the Australian Open (17-30 January), a Grand Slam tournament he has won nine times, including the last three editions. , and where he could try to conquer the 21st major title. According to Blic, Djokovic is likely to announce his decision on the matter by the end of the year. His father Srdjan had declared in late November on Serbian television that Djokovic “probably would not have gone” to the Australian Open, denouncing “blackmail” by the organizers.
December 25 – 2.30pm
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