The Russian world number two Daniil Medvedev wants to compete at the Australian Open in Melbourne, but currently does not disclose any information about his vaccination status. “I want to play there,” said the tennis pro on Sunday in the run-up to the Masters in Paris, “but I won’t say whether I will be seen there in January.”
As things stand, unvaccinated players will probably not receive an entry permit for the Grand Slam tournament. This was last announced by Dan Andrews, Prime Minister of the State of Victoria. As a result, the start of the defending champion and “vaccine skeptic” Novak Djokovic from Serbia is in acute danger.
He appreciates Djokovic’s attitude and also wants to keep medical information “private”, says Medvedev: “At some point I decided to keep my medical data secret, unless it is obvious.”
Anyone playing in Australia early next year would be “clearly vaccinated. I’m ready to play in Australia and that’s all I have to say.”
Djokovic was covered on Sunday on the subject. “There is no official announcement, and as long as that is the case, I will not comment on it,” said the world number one.
He will make a decision for or against a trip when the Australian Association has expressed its opinion.
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