{"id":24692,"date":"2022-01-04T11:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=24692"},"modified":"2022-01-05T11:16:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T16:16:16","slug":"djokovic-receives-medical-exemption-to-play-in-australian-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=24692","title":{"rendered":"Djokovic Receives Medical Exemption To Play In Australian Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Novak Djokovic says he is heading Down Under with a medical exemption for the Australian Open (PA Archive\/PA Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Novak Djokovic looks set to play in the Australian Open after revealing he is heading to the country under a medical exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defending champion Djokovic has previously refused to reveal if he has been vaccinated against Covid-19, a requirement to play in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world number one pulled out of the Serbia team competing at the ATP Cup in Sydney without explanation, adding to speculation that the nine-time champion and vaccine sceptic would not play in the season\u2019s first grand slam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Australian Open chief Craig Tiley revealed this week that some unvaccinated players have been granted exemptions to play, and it seems Djokovic is among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Djokovic wrote on Instagram: \u201cHappy New Year, everybody! Wishing you all health, love, and happiness in every present moment and may you feel love and respect towards all beings on this wonderful planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I\u2019m heading Down Under with an exemption permission. Let\u2019s go 2022!!\u201d<\/p>\n

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