Novak Djokovic On Serbian Team For ATP Cup; Australian Open A Go?
The ATP released the country rosters for next month’s ATP Cup and Novak Djokovic headlined the list.
The World No. 1 has been outspoken about not getting vaccinated against COVID-19. But the Australian government requires it from players, so how can Djokovic play the ATP Cup in Sydney?
Either he’s already received a special exemption, or he’s been or going to be vaccinated, or he was put on the team list and he just hasn’t withdrawn.
The Australian Open entry deadline came and went yesterday with no news from the tournament or Djokovic. Bianca Andreescu did withdraw, but the tournament has yet to release the official list, perhaps pending Djokovic’s decision.
The good news is Djokovic is on the ATP Cup list as opposed to not being on it which would have signaled a stronger intent that he wasn’t going to Australia.
Last week, Djokovic wouldn’t say when he would make the decision. “I cannot give you any date,” Djokovic said Saturday. “Obviously Australia is around the corner, so you will know very soon.”
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