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Australia Open 2022: Novak Djokovic Gets 'Exemption Permission' To Defend Title

Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic looks set to play in the Australian Open after revealing he is heading to the country under a medical exemption.

Australia Open 2022: Novak Djokovic Gets 'Exemption Permission' To Defend Title
Novak Djokovic is seeking a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. | Courtesy: Instagram (djokernole)

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Published: 04 Jan 2022, Updated: 04 Jan 2022 5:26 pm

Novak Djokovic looks to be heading to the Australian Open. (More Tennis News)

The top-ranked Djokovic said in a post on Instagram on Tuesday he has got “an exemption permission” to travel to Australia.

 
 
 
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Djokovic has continually refused to reveal if he is vaccinated against the coronavirus, a requirement to play in Melbourne.

If he plays at the year’s first major, he will seek a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. He is tied with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20.

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