However, Djokovic had repeatedly expressed himself critical of a corona vaccination. If he is not vaccinated, he will not be able to compete in Australia.
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“Whether one is vaccinated or unvaccinated is a personal right of all of us. Nobody has the right to invade this private sphere,” emphasized Father Srdjan. The 60-year-old castigated the current entry and participation regulations as “blackmail”. Against this background, his son will “probably not play”.
Novak Djokovic has so far neither confirmed nor denied the statement.
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Sports Minister Pakula, however, let it be known that the measures were “not about blackmail”. He welcomed it, “if Djokovic would compete. Should he decide not to compete because he does not want to be vaccinated, that is his sole responsibility.”
The Australian Open will begin on January 17th, the ATP Cup, which is also played down under, and various preparatory tournaments will start on January 1st. So time is running out …
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