Australian Open 2021: Independent Panel to Review Cases of Players Applying For Medical Exemption
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2021: Independent Panel to Review Cases of Players Applying For Medical Exemption

News 18  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said players applying for a medical exemption to participate in the Grand Slam without being vaccinated against COVID-19 will have their case reviewed by an independent three-person panel. Tennis Australia said the panel would consist of doctors from the fields of immunology, infectious disease and general practice and that the move had been agreed in conjunction with the Victoria Department of Health. “We’ve worked closely with the Victorian government to establish fair and independent protocols for assessing medical exemption applications that will enable us to ensure Australian Open 2022 is safe and enjoyable for everybody,” Tiley said. “Central to this process is that the decisions will be made by independent medical experts and that every applicant gets due consideration.” The Melbourne Park tournament, the first Grand Slam of the year, is due to begin on Jan. 17.

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Players could play at Australian Open with COVID - Tiley
2 years, 2 months ago

Players could play at Australian Open with COVID - Tiley

The Hindu  

Players at this month’s Australian Open will not be required to take COVID-19 tests and could play even if they had the virus, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Monday. The health policy, which Tiley said reflected what was happening in the wider community, is a marked change from strict protocols which surrounded the tournament over the past two years. …

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play
2 years, 5 months ago

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play

The Hindu  

The ICC in a major announcement has confirmed that players who test positive for COVID-19 will be permitted to play T20 World Cup matches. Australia, which previously used some of the tightest COVID-19 regulations in the world, will take a much more liberal approach to host the World Cup this year, according to the report. If a player's PCR test …

New virus rules put Djokovic at risk of missing French Open
3 years, 2 months ago

New virus rules put Djokovic at risk of missing French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — France is tightening its vaccination rules in a way that could put Novak Djokovic at risk of missing the French Open. Earlier this month, he was deported from Australia and barred from playing in the Australian Open for not meeting the country’s strict COVID-19 vaccination rules. French Open organizers have previously said it’s too early to comment since …

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return - tournament chief Tiley

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said on Sunday while blaming “miscommunication” for his deportation ahead of this year’s event. Tiley has kept a low profile since, but asked on Sunday whether the unvaccinated Serbian planned to return for the 2023 tournament despite the possibility that his visa could be revoked for …

Australian Open 2022: Organisers under pressure over 'optional' Covid tests
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Organisers under pressure over 'optional' Covid tests

Firstpost  

Tennis Australia, which organises the Australian Open, says players only need to test if they have Covid symptoms. Melbourne: The Australian Open was under growing pressure Thursday to make Covid tests mandatory after leading players openly questioned the seemingly lax policy and the Grand Slam got its first positive case. Men’s third seed Alexander Zverev said in response that players …

Legal issues with WTA Tour vaccine mandate, says Victoria Azarenka
3 years, 2 months ago

Legal issues with WTA Tour vaccine mandate, says Victoria Azarenka

The Hindu  

There are legal issues with the WTA imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on everyone competing on the women's professional circuit, former world number one and tour players' council member Victoria Azarenka said on Wednesday. READ: Azarenka said she believed getting vaccinated was the socially responsible thing to do, and that the WTA was right to encourage it, but there were …

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic's appeal of cancelled visa moves to higher court
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic's appeal of cancelled visa moves to higher court

India TV News  

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic's appeal of cancelled visa moves to higher court Djokovic was not seen on the online feed available to the public for the 15-minute procedural hearing, which began just two days before he is scheduled to play his first match of 2022 at Melbourne Park. Novak Djokovic's effort to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated …

Australian Open 2022: Crowds capped at 50 per cent as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Crowds capped at 50 per cent as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Firstpost  

Face masks will also be mandatory at the opening Grand Slam of the year, which starts on Monday, except when eating or drinking, and spectators must socially distance while indoors. Crowds at the troubled Australian Open will be capped at 50 per cent capacity as Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations continue to rise in Melbourne, it was announced Thursday. “These updates …

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open crowds capped at 50 percent capacity due to COVID

The Hindu  

Crowds at the Australian Open tennis will be capped at 50 percent capacity under updated COVID-19 restrictions, the Victoria State government said on Thursday, as authorities battle a surge of cases in Melbourne. Face masks will also be mandatory for all patrons, except when eating or drinking, and there will be density limits of one person per two square metres …

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic says not isolating after COVID infection was 'error in judgement'
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic says not isolating after COVID infection was 'error in judgement'

India TV News  

Highlights Court documents detailing Djokovic's positive test sparked speculation over his attendance at events Novak said he had not travelled in the 14 days before coming to Aus, despite being seen in Spain Djokovic addressed the Australian travel declaration by saying it was submitted by his support team Novak Djokovic knew he'd tested positive for COVID-19 when he attended a …

Novak Djokovic Saga Has Been Damaging on All Fronts, Says ATP
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic Saga Has Been Damaging on All Fronts, Says ATP

The Quint  

The judge hearing the Serbian player's case ordered Djokovic be released and his passport and other travel documents returned to him, rekindling his chance to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open. Djokovic has not revealed his vaccination status and has stated that he has been granted medical exemption by Tennis Australia to compete in …

Explainer: Why Australia faces a tough call on Novak Djokovic
3 years, 2 months ago

Explainer: Why Australia faces a tough call on Novak Djokovic

Al Jazeera  

Australian immigration minister now must make the politically charged decision of whether to use his authority to overturn the judge’s ruling. When Australian immigration officials rejected tennis star Novak Djokovic’s medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement and cancelled his visa, they set off a storm of ramifications – bureaucratic, political and legal. The world’s top male tennis player spent …

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic’s path to legal vindication was long and convoluted
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic’s path to legal vindication was long and convoluted

India TV News  

Highlights It is entirely possible Djokovic’s success in these proceedings is a hollow victory. Novak Djokovic is – at least for now – free to defend his title at the Australian Open after Judge Anthony Kelly of the Federal Circuit and Family Court quashed the cancellation of his visa following an agreement between the tennis star’s lawyers and the government. …

Novak Djokovic given vaccine exemption after testing positive for Covid-19 in December, lawyers claim
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic given vaccine exemption after testing positive for Covid-19 in December, lawyers claim

The Independent  

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Djokovic lawyers say COVID infection gave him Australia exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic lawyers say COVID infection gave him Australia exemption

Al Jazeera  

In a court filing, lawyers say the tennis player contracted COVID-19 last month and was later granted a vaccine exemption to enter Australia. The men’s tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic, was given a COVID vaccine medical exemption to enter Australia because he contracted the illness last month, his lawyers have argued in court documents. Djokovic said he told Australian …

Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month
3 years, 2 months ago

Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month

LA Times  

Supporters of Serbia’s Novak Djokovic protest in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday. Novak Djokovic’s lawyers filed court papers Saturday in his challenge against deportation from Australia that show the tennis star tested positive for COVID-19 last month and recovered, grounds he used in applying for a medical exemption to the country’s strict vaccination rules. It showed Djokovic received a letter from …

Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, grounds for vaccination exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, grounds for vaccination exemption

NPR  

Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, grounds for vaccination exemption Enlarge this image toggle caption Hamish Blair/AP Hamish Blair/AP Novak Djokovic's lawyers filed court papers Saturday in his challenge against deportation from Australia that show the tennis star tested positive for COVID-19 last month and recovered, grounds he used in applying for a medical exemption to the country's …

Three others at Australian Open have Djokovic exemption - source
3 years, 2 months ago

Three others at Australian Open have Djokovic exemption - source

The Hindu  

At least three other participants in the Australian Open with the same medical exemption as Novak Djokovic are already in the country with more potentially arriving over the next week, a source told Reuters on Friday. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has confirmed the Australian Border Force is assessing the credentials of two others who entered the country under the …

Novak Djokovic updates: Australian Open champion prepares to fight deportation and defend title — as it happened
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic updates: Australian Open champion prepares to fight deportation and defend title — as it happened

ABC  

At least three other participants in the Australian Open with the same medical exemption as Novak Djokovic are already in the country with more potentially arriving over the next week, a source told Reuters on Friday. The 20-times Grand Slam winner might not be the only person hoping to take part in the Australian Open to face removal from the …

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

As Novak Djokovic's entry into Australia is denied, here's a look at the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions

Firstpost  

The Serbian Tennis star’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title has been thrown into limbo after the country cancelled his entry visa after a public outcry over his ‘medical exemption’ On Thursday morning, one of the Tennis world’s top players, Novak Djokovic was detained at Melbourne Airport after Australia announced that it had cancelled his entry visa …

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption has been cancelled. Here's all you need to know

ABC  

Having been within a couple of hundred metres of admission to Australia, world men's number one Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to the country after the federal government deemed his visa application ineligible. Djokovic can't enter without vaccination Photo shows Nojak Djokovic looks towards the ground with a pained expression on his face Immigration Minister Alex Hawke says all …

Jamie Murray questions Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open exemption decision
3 years, 2 months ago

Jamie Murray questions Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open exemption decision

The Independent  

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Djokovic Covid-jab exemption sparks backlash in Australia
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic Covid-jab exemption sparks backlash in Australia

The Hindu  

Australians reacted with fury on Wednesday after World No. Tournament chief Craig Tiley said that the defending champion had been given “no special favour” but urged the Serb to reveal why he got the exemption to soothe public anger. The nine-time Australian Open champion announced late on Tuesday he was en route to Melbourne with “an exemption permission,” ending the …

Novak Djokovic has received ‘no special favour’ over Covid vaccine, Australian Open organisers insist
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic has received ‘no special favour’ over Covid vaccine, Australian Open organisers insist

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vaccine exemption sparks backlash
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vaccine exemption sparks backlash

Firstpost  

Tiley insisted the decision was above board and defended the integrity of the process, run by the national and Victorian state governments, that reviewed his application. Australians reacted with fury on Wednesday after world number one Novak Djokovic received a medical exemption from having a Covid vaccine in order to play at this month’s Australian Open. pic.twitter.com/e688iSO2d4 — Novak Djokovic …

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open: Edwina Bartholomew slams exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open: Edwina Bartholomew slams exemption

Daily Mail  

Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew has condemned the decision to grant Novak Djokovic an exemption from Covid-19 vaccine requirements at the Australian Open. Outrage: Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew has condemned the decision to grant Novak Djokovic an exemption from Covid vaccine requirements at the Australian Open 'I think for so many people, particularly in Victoria, it's the culmination of all of …

‘Taken for fools’: Djokovic’s vaccine ‘medical exemption’ slammed
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Taken for fools’: Djokovic’s vaccine ‘medical exemption’ slammed

Al Jazeera  

Unvaccinated Djokovic’s clearance to play in the Australian Open has not been welcomed by all. — Matt Walsh January 4, 2022 ‘Taken for fools’ Following the announcement, former Australian Rules player Kevin Bartlett tweeted that Australians “have been taken for fools”. If he’s refusing to get vaccinated, he shouldn’t be allowed in.” Australian Open ballboys heading onto centre court for …

Novak Djokovic approved to play Australian Open under 'equal and fair' process, says tournament boss Craig Tiley
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic approved to play Australian Open under 'equal and fair' process, says tournament boss Craig Tiley

ABC  

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says the blind application process for vaccination exemptions meant defending champion Novak Djokovic wasn't given special treatment. Key points: Craig Tiley says out of 26 anonymous exemption applications made by players and support staff, only a "handful" were granted Novak Djokovic took to social media on Tuesday night to announce his Australian Open attendance after …

Tennis Australia boss reveals how Novak Djokovic granted medical exemption for Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Tennis Australia boss reveals how Novak Djokovic granted medical exemption for Australian Open

Daily Mail  

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley has revealed world number one Novak Djokovic did not receive special treatment when he was granted a medical exemption to play in the Australian Open in Melbourne this month. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley has confirmed world number one Novak Djokovic will play at the Australian Open in Melbourne this month - after the tennis …

Australian Open 2022: Why has Novak Djokovic's vaccination 'exemption' snowballed into a controversy?
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Why has Novak Djokovic's vaccination 'exemption' snowballed into a controversy?

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic sparked fury after he confirmed his presence at the event Down Under despite rules mandating that all players be vaccinated against COVID-19 After weeks of suspense over the participation of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, scheduled to begin on 17 January, we finally have clarity on the World No 1’s presence at the first Grand Slam of …

Novak Djokovic to play Australian Open after being handed exemption over Covid vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic to play Australian Open after being handed exemption over Covid vaccine

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2022: Djokovic gets medical exemption to travel Down Under
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic gets medical exemption to travel Down Under

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic has continually refused to reveal if he is vaccinated against the coronavirus Australian Open organisers stated only vaccinated players can play while exemptions can be alllowed If Djokovic plays at the year's first major, he will seek a record 21st Grand Slam singles title World No. 1 Novak Djokovic seems all set to be participating in the year's …

Novak Djokovic heading to Australian Open with medical exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic heading to Australian Open with medical exemption

Firstpost  

World number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a medical exemption to play. Melbourne: World number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a medical exemption to play. All participants at the Australian …

Novak Djokovic Will Play at Australian Open; Granted COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic Will Play at Australian Open; Granted COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption

The Quint  

"I've spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I'm heading down under with an exemption permission," he said on Instagram on Tuesday. Djokovic has previously expressed his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine and his father Srdjan said in late November that his son would probably not play in Melbourne, accusing the organisers of "blackmail". …

Novak Djokovic WILL play at the Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic WILL play at the Australian Open

Daily Mail  

Novak Djokovic has finally ended the waiting game and announced that he is heading to Melbourne to defend his Australian Open title. Australian Open organisers say the medical exemption was granted through a 'rigorous review process' that went via the country's Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. Novak Djokovic will play in this year's Australian Open after getting a medical …

Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open

Al Jazeera  

Serbian tennis player announces he will compete in Melbourne after receiving exemption for COVID-19 vaccination. Novak Djokovic has ended speculation over his Australian Open title defence by announcing that he will compete at the season’s opening Grand Slam event after receiving a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19. TA said the 34-year-old Djokovic had applied for a medical exemption …

Novak Djokovic gets a vaccination exemption to play in the Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic gets a vaccination exemption to play in the Australian Open

NPR  

Novak Djokovic gets a vaccination exemption to play in the Australian Open Enlarge this image toggle caption Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men's tennis player who is also famously skeptical about coronavirus vaccination, will play in the Australian Open later this month, after receiving a special exemption from COVID-19 requirements. News of the exemption ends …

Djokovic is given a medical exemption to play at the Australian Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic is given a medical exemption to play at the Australian Open

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements in place for the tournament. “Djokovic applied for a medical exemption which was granted following a rigorous review process involving two separate independent panels of …

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2022: 'Quite a bit to play out' in Novak Djokovic saga, says tournament boss Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

Craig Tiley said whether Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title or not will become clear “in the coming days”. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said Sunday there was still “quite a bit to play out” on whether Novak Djokovic will defend his title in Melbourne, with a clearer picture “in the coming days”. “As far as the status …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Cup as doubts over participation grow
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic pulls out of ATP Cup as doubts over participation grow

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Djokovic adds to suspense; AO organisers say there's a lot of confusion
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open: Djokovic adds to suspense; AO organisers say there's a lot of confusion

India TV News  

Despite his name figuring in the main draw entry list for the 2022 Australian Open and the Serbian committing to playing in the ATP Cup in Sydney -- a lead-up tournament to the opening major of the year --, world No. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has rejected reports which suggest that a medical exemption could be granted to …

Australian Open leaves $71 million hole in Tennis Australia accounts
3 years, 3 months ago

Australian Open leaves $71 million hole in Tennis Australia accounts

The Hindu  

Tennis Australia sustained a net loss of more than A$100 million in the 15 months around this year's delayed and COVID-19 affected Australian Open, the body's 2020-21 annual report showed. The accounts showed Tennis Australia recorded a net loss of A$100.02 million from July 30, 2020 to September 30 this year. READ: Tennis Australia's cash reserves of A$80 million were …

Asking Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated for Australian Open not blackmail, says senior official
3 years, 4 months ago

Asking Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated for Australian Open not blackmail, says senior official

Firstpost  

Martin Pakula, sports minister in Victoria, insisted the vaccine requirement for the 2022 Australian Open was about protecting the local community Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is not being “blackmailed” by Australian Open organisers, a senior official said Wednesday, insisting a requirement for players to be vaccinated was about safety. His father Srdjan told Serbian television on Sunday his son “probably won’t” …

Djokovic probably won't play Australia Open 2022, says father while criticising event over vaccination rules
3 years, 4 months ago

Djokovic probably won't play Australia Open 2022, says father while criticising event over vaccination rules

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic is keeping the Australian Open organisers guessing about his Covid-19 vaccination status Australian Open officials have stated that only fully vaccinated players will get to compete Srdjan said he isn't aware ofNovak's vaccination status, adding he respected his son's privacy World No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic "probably won't" play the Australian Open beginning January 17 next year …

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms
3 years, 4 months ago

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated. All players at the Australian Open must be vaccinated, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirmed Saturday, piling more pressure on world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated. Tiley said the Serbian superstar, who would be gunning for a record 21st Grand Slam …

Players must be vaccinated for Australian Open - tournament chief
3 years, 4 months ago

Players must be vaccinated for Australian Open - tournament chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: All players at the Australian Open must be vaccinated, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirmed Saturday, piling more pressure on world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused to reveal if he has been inoculated. Tiley said the Serbian superstar, who would be gunning for a record 21st Grand Slam singles title if he competes in Melbourne, "has said that …

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confirms players must be vaccinated to take part in 2022 tournament
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian Open director Craig Tiley confirms players must be vaccinated to take part in 2022 tournament

ABC  

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has ended speculation, confirming all players must be vaccinated to play in next year's event at Melbourne Park. Key points: Australian Open organisers say they have spoken to Novak Djokovic and that he is aware he will have to be vaccinated if he wants to defend his title Tournament director Craig Tiley says that …

Australian Open 2022: Host state Victoria rules out exemption for unvaccinated players
3 years, 5 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Host state Victoria rules out exemption for unvaccinated players

Firstpost  

Djokovic is one of many players who have refused to share their vaccination status, casting doubt over whether he will defend his title at Melbourne Park in January. Unvaccinated players will not get special dispensation for the Australian Open, the top official in the state holding the Grand Slam said Wednesday, potentially ruling out reigning men’s champion Novak Djokovic. Australian …

Unvaccinated players allowed entry for Australian Open, says PM Scott Morrison
3 years, 5 months ago

Unvaccinated players allowed entry for Australian Open, says PM Scott Morrison

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said unvaccinated tennis players would be allowed to enter the country to play at the Australian Open in February if they underwent a mandatory two-week COVID-19 quarantine. Morrison's comments contradicted those of his immigration minister Alex Hawke, who said last week that tennis players and other athletes would have to be double vaccinated …

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