Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic
5 years ago

Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic

ABC  

World number two Novak Djokovic has called for Australian Open organisers to consider delaying the year's opening grand slam event if smoke haze from the bushfire emergency threatens players' health. Key points: Novak Djokovic says his team has spoken to Tennis Australia and is monitoring air quality in both Melbourne and Sydney Djokovic has experienced poor air quality in tournaments in China, but says the smoke in Australia is at another level Ash Barty says "it really doesn't matter" if the Open gets delayed as there are bigger issues going on in Australia The Australian Open is due to start on January 20, but smoke haze has filtered into Melbourne as fires continue to rage in Victoria's East Gippsland region. And Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open singles title seven times, said the ATP Player Council would meet ahead of the tournament to discuss options, including a possible delayed start to the tournament. Djokovic said his representatives had been in contact with Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley and had been monitoring air quality in both Melbourne and Sydney, where the ATP Cup finals will be held.

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Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course
15 hours, 7 minutes ago

Australian Open draw explained: Djokovic, Alcaraz on quarterfinal collision course

India Today  

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been grouped in the same quarter of the men's singles draw of the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam tournament, starting January 14. Alcaraz, who is yet to win the Australian Open crown, will start his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko while Djokovic, bidding to reclaim his dominance in Melbourne, will take on 19-year-old …

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open
1 day, 10 hours ago

Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis in doubt ahead of the Australian Open

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios’ planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open is in doubt after he sustained an abdominal injury and was forced to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in an Instagram post-Wednesday that an ultrasound scan had revealed …

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic makes another push for the summit in Melbourne

The Hindu  

The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open. “These are kind of the matches and challenges that I still strive for, to be in a position to play …

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s relentless march towards a record 25th Grand Slam title gathered pace on Sunday as he outclassed 20th seed Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 He has now won 32 consecutive matches at the Australian Open, not tasting defeat since he lost against South Korea’s Chung …

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times  

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic plays down concerns about wrist, backs schedule change in Melbourne

India Today  

Novak Djokovic downplayed concerns about a right wrist injury ahead of his Australian Open title defense, saying on Saturday that he had dealt with more serious issues in his previous two successful campaigns. "I had time from the last match against De Minaur in the United Cup to my first match here to recover," Djokovic told reporters ahead of his …

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad
1 year ago

Australian Open: The grand slam tennis tournament that shines a light on the nation, both good and bad

ABC  

For two weeks every summer, Australia is the centre of the sporting universe. In Australia's Open, an ABC TV documentary airing tonight, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley says the Open allows Australia to be "showcased in every country in the world". "I think the Australian crowds in the last 10 years have got a little out of control," former …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic is once again christened the ‘King of Melbourne Park’
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic is once again christened the ‘King of Melbourne Park’

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 in near three hours on Rod Laver Arena for his record extending 10th Australian Open, his record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title and a return to the summit of world rankings. Novak Djokovic is locked up inside a hotel in Melbourne, detained for not meeting the country’s vaccination requirement. Not playing last year; …

Australian Open 2023: Djokovic’s return to Melbourne Park splits fans
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Djokovic’s return to Melbourne Park splits fans

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive. Australian Open organisers have said any fans targeting Djokovic, who begins his quest against Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena, would be slapped with potential tournament bans. “I’m …

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic targets No. 22 as holder Rafael Nadal looks to overcome shaky start

India Today  

Plenty has changed since the last time Novak Djokovic was in Melbourne. Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 10th title at Melbourne Park and emulate Rafael Nadal as the only second player to win a Grand Slam 10 times in the Open Era. Djokovic will also tie Nadal with 22 Grand Slams, the most in men's singles if he …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic chases the dream of 22 Grand Slams

Live Mint  

A year ago, Novak Djokovic’s very public claim that he was heading to the 2022 Australian Open, despite being unvaccinated against Covid-19, on the basis of a medical exemption, was the first domino to fall. The men who could Djokovic wanting to right the perceived wrongs of last year may be the dominating narrative, but he is also eying Rafael …

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic Takes Crown as he Saves Match Point to Beat Sebastian Korda
2 years ago

Adelaide International: Novak Djokovic Takes Crown as he Saves Match Point to Beat Sebastian Korda

News 18  

Novak Djokovic dug deep to save a match point on the way to a 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory over Sebastian Korda in the Adelaide International 1 final on Sunday ahead of this month’s Australian Open. Korda broke for a 5-4 lead in a tense first set and was 40-0 up on serve when Djokovic hit back to level the scores, …

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open
2 years ago

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev believes it is a privilege to be able to test himself against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with the former world number one saying on Friday he would relish meeting the duo at the Australian Open. Medvedev lost to 21-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the Australian Open final two years ago, before falling to 22-times major winner …

Novak Djokovic set to miss US events amid tightened vaccination requirements
2 years ago

Novak Djokovic set to miss US events amid tightened vaccination requirements

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events this year if he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19 after United States authorities said non-nationals will need to have taken their shots to enter the country. Indian Wells runs from March 6-19 and the Miami Open from March 20-April 2 and Djokovic risks missing the two …

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley
2 years ago

Australia Open 2023: Novak Djokovic would be welcomed in Australia, says tournament director Craig Tiley

India Today  

Novak Djokovic is all set to return to the Australian Open after the controversy he was involved in back in 2021 due to his Covid vaccination status. Before the Australian Open, Djokovic is set to ply his trade in the Adelaide International, starting Sunday, December 31. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley, in the meantime, said that Djokovic would be …

‘Highly motivated’ Rafael Nadal ready for Novak Djokovic challenge in Australia
2 years ago

‘Highly motivated’ Rafael Nadal ready for Novak Djokovic challenge in Australia

The Hindu  

A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic’s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis” Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam. Nadal, who has a record men’s 22 Grand Slam titles to Djokovic’s 21, said he was happy to see his superstar rival back. Despite a …

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation
2 years ago

Novak Djokovic back in Australia a year after deportation

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has arrived in Australia almost a year after he was deported over his stance against COVID-19 vaccination, Tennis Australia confirmed Wednesday. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley indicated at a news conference Tuesday that Djokovic had arrived. “I think as we speak he has landed in Adelaide and he’s going to be the player to beat again.” The …

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes
2 years, 5 months ago

Djokovic receives big Australian Open boost as development to affect Nadal hopes

Hindustan Times  

Just a day after his stupendous Wimbledon haul, a fourth successive in a row, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios in the final on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic received a massive Australian Open boost, a news that could possibly dent Rafael Nadal's hopes. Djokovic was not allowed to play at the Australian Open earlier this year owing to his vaccination status …

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation
2 years, 5 months ago

'Hoping to Get Some Positive News': Novak Djokovic on US Open and Australian Open Participation

News 18  

The 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic “believes things will change" and he will be allowed to compete at next year’s Australian Open. Djokovic suffered a major blow earlier in the year, as he was not allowed to defend his title at the 2021 Australian Open since he was not vaccinated against Covid-19. “As things stand now, I cannot travel …

Novak Djokovic congratulates Australian Open winners after deportation denied him a shot at being first to 21 major titles
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic congratulates Australian Open winners after deportation denied him a shot at being first to 21 major titles

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has congratulated the two Australian Open singles winners, Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal, after being denied the chance to compete for the title. In his first social media posts since leaving Australia, Djokovic also acknowledged Ash Barty, who also made history by becoming the first Australian woman in more than 40 years to win an Australian Open women's …

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up
2 years, 11 months ago

Bad start: on Australian Open build-up

The Hindu  

In recent times, the season-opening Australian Open has been played against sobering backdrops. With Roger Federer also absent, the main drawcard is now Rafael Nadal, the only former Australian Open men’s singles champion in the fray. The Spaniard is locked with Federer and Djokovic on 20 Majors and can take sole possession of the record for most Grand Slam men’s …

TIMELINE: Djokovic’s failed bid to play in Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

TIMELINE: Djokovic’s failed bid to play in Australian Open

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic’s attempt to play in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19 came to an end when a court upheld a government minister’s rejection of his visa. Djokovic’s medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement to compete in the Australian Open originally was approved by the Victoria state government and Tennis Australia, apparently allowing him to obtain the …

Australian Open 2022: Verdict soon in Djokovic's deportation appeal
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Verdict soon in Djokovic's deportation appeal

India TV News  

Highlights Prosecution said that Djokovic's “presence in Australia was seen to pose an overwhelming risk”. Novalk’s lawyers argued there's no evidence that his presence may foster anti-vaccination sentiment The top-ranked male tennis player needs to win the appeal to defend his Australian Open title A verdict is expected later on Sunday in tennis star Novak Djokovic's appeal against a deportation …

Australian Open more important than any player: Rafael Nadal on Novak Djokovic
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open more important than any player: Rafael Nadal on Novak Djokovic

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal took a swipe at rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday as the world number one fights deportation from Australia, saying: "The Australian Open is much more important than any player." Ahead of the start of the first Grand Slam on Monday, Nadal told reporters at Melbourne Park: "Australian Open will be a great Australian Open with or without him." …

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic’s attempt to stave off deportation and be allowed to play in the Australian Open despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19 is headed for a legal hearing the day before he is scheduled to begin his title defense at a Grand Slam tournament he’s won a record nine times. Dec. 8, 2021: Victoria state Deputy Premier James Merlino says …

Djokovic still in Australian Open, all anyone talks about
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic still in Australian Open, all anyone talks about

India TV News  

As hard-to-believe a story as there's been in the run-up to any Grand Slam tournament keeps adding twists and turns and shows no sign of allowing any actual tennis stealing the attention: Defending champion Novak Djokovic is hoping to play at the Australian Open despite not having been vaccinated for COVID-19. "Medical exemption" and "inoculation" and "visa" have dominated the …

Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga continues

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic remained in limbo even after he was included in the draw for the Australian Open on Thursday, with the tennis star still awaiting a government decision on whether to deport him for not being vaccinated for COVID-19. Despite the cloud hanging over Djokovic’s ability to compete, Australian Open organizers included the top seed in the …

Novak Djokovic included in Australian Open draw
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic included in Australian Open draw

The Hindu  

1 Novak Djokovic was confirmed in the Australian Open draw on Thursday despite uncertainty over whether the government will cancel his visa for a second time. However, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke could yet scuttle the Serbian superstar's bid for a record 21st major tennis title and 10th at Melbourne Park. Sixth seed Rafa Nadal, who is level with Djokovic …

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open draw delayed as Djokovic visa decision awaited

The Hindu  

The Australian Open tennis draw has been postponed until further notice, organisers said on Thursday, amid uncertainty about whether the government will cancel top seed Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa which could scuttle his bid for a record 21st major tennis title at the …

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

TIMELINE: Novak Djokovic’s bid to compete at Australian Open

Associated Press  

Novak Djokovic’s bid to get around rules requiring players at the Australian Open to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is still in limbo. Dec. 8, 2021: Victoria state Deputy Premier James Merlino says medical exemptions for the vaccine policy would not be “a loophole for privileged tennis players” and would only be possible in “exceptional circumstances, if you have an acute …

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in Melbourne after visa victory
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic says he wants to play in Melbourne after visa victory

Firstpost  

The ruling overturned the cancellation of his visa on COVID-19 health grounds, and ending his detention, potentially clearing the way for his attempt on an unprecedented 21st Grand Slam singles title. Belgrade: Novak Djokovic on Monday said he hoped to still compete in the Australian Open while his mother said the decision to overturn his visa cancellation was the “biggest …

Three others at Australian Open have Djokovic exemption - source
3 years 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 …

Australia: Novak Djokovic kept at Melbourne hotel, Serbian president calls it 'political witch hunt'
3 years ago

Australia: Novak Djokovic kept at Melbourne hotel, Serbian president calls it 'political witch hunt'

Op India  

On Friday, Jelena Djokovic, the wife of tennis legend Novak Djokovic shared support to her husband on social media. The Australian government also has cancelled his visa and has kept him at the Park Hotel in Melbourne’s inner north, where immigration officials also place refugees and asylum seekers. In dramatic developments on January 6, Novak Djokovic’s visa was cancelled and …

Djokovic gets at least another 72 hours in Melbourne
3 years ago

Djokovic gets at least another 72 hours in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will spend at least the next 72 hours in a Melbourne hotel before the next hearing in his fight to overturn a ban on entering Australia is held on Monday. The hearing will be a week before the start of the 2022 Australian Open, a tournament in which Djokovic was pressing for a 10th title in Melbourne and …

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open: Edwina Bartholomew slams exemption
3 years 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 …

Australian Open 2022: Why has Novak Djokovic's vaccination 'exemption' snowballed into a controversy?
3 years 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 heading to Australian Open with medical exemption
3 years 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 …

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

Australian Open 2022: Novak Djokovic 'trying' to make it to tournament, say teammates

Firstpost  

Djokovic could still play at the Australian Open, a Serbian teammate said Thursday, despite the world number one’s last-minute decision to pull out of the ATP Cup in Sydney. Sydney: Novak Djokovic could still play at the Australian Open, a Serbian teammate said Thursday, despite the world number one’s last-minute decision to pull out of the ATP Cup in Sydney. …

Serbian player not sure of Djokovic’s Australian Open plans
3 years ago

Serbian player not sure of Djokovic’s Australian Open plans

The Hindu  

Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic says he’s not sure whether Novak Djokovic will play the Australian Open and he and other team-mates don’t know the reason why Djokovic pulled out of the ATP Cup. Djokovic would be bidding for a men’s-record 21st Grand Slam title and a 10th Australian Open crown at Melbourne Park beginning January 17. We don’t know …

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios
3 years ago

No ‘Big Three’ would be disaster for Australian Open - Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios has urged Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to play at the Australian Open, saying on Wednesday it would be a “disaster” if the ‘Big Three’ were missing. The dominant ‘Big Three’ have won 20 Grand Slam titles each and Kyrgios said tennis still needs them, starting in Melbourne next month. “I honestly don’t know Novak’s current situation with …

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

Organisers say Novak Djokovic set to play in ATP Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Organisers say Novak Djokovic set to play in ATP Cup

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has been named in the Serbian team for January’s ATP Cup, an indication that Djokovic could play in the Australian Open a week later despite controversy over his vaccination status. Djokovic hadn’t publicly committed to defending his Australian Open title at Melbourne Park or revealed his vaccination status, with a mandate that he needs to be double-vaccinated to …

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley
3 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic won't want to risk missing Australian Open, says tournament chief Craig Tiley

Firstpost  

All players heading to Australia for the opening major of the year in January must be vaccinated against Covid, casting doubt on whether the Serbian world number one will play. Sydney: Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic won’t want to risk missing out on winning a record 21st Grand Slam title, tournament chief Craig Tiley predicted Thursday as a bumper …

Novak Djokovic will have to be vaccinated to play the Australian Open, tournament chief Craig Tiley confirms
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic
3 years, 1 month ago

Nick Kyrgios calls for cancellation of 2022 Australian Open, sympathises with unvaccinated Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

The mercurial Australian said he believed January’s opening Grand Slam of the year should not go ahead out of respect for the struggles Melbourne, which hosts the tournament, has endured during the pandemic. Sydney: Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday called for the Australian Open to be cancelled, while unexpectedly showing sympathy to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic, who has refused …

Novak Djokovic adopts wait-and-see attitude on Australian Open COVID rules
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic adopts wait-and-see attitude on Australian Open COVID rules

Firstpost  

There have been mixed messages over who will be allowed to play in the first Grand Slam of next year which runs from 17-30 January in Melbourne. The world number one added he would be making no further comment until then as he does not “want to be part of the story” revolving around assumptions or “what ifs.” There have …

Australian Open warm-up event cancelled again over coronavirus uncertainty
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open warm-up event cancelled again over coronavirus uncertainty

Firstpost  

Kooyong president Adam Cossar said he was disappointed the event could not take place in January 2022 but hopes it will return in 2023. Melbourne: A major warm-up tournament for the Australian Open was cancelled on Tuesday, with organisers blaming uncertainty over Covid-19 rules players will face in Melbourne. Such a requirement would cast doubt on nine-time Australian Open champion …

Vaccination policy for Australian Open tennis stars 'not yet settled', despite what leaked email says
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccination policy for Australian Open tennis stars 'not yet settled', despite what leaked email says

ABC  

Victorian Major Events Minister Martin Pakula says the vaccination requirements for tennis players this summer are "not settled yet" despite a leaked email suggesting unvaccinated players would be allowed to enter. Key points: The WTA asked players to keep information in an email private 'until the government makes an official announcement' Victoria's major events minister Martin Pakula said the Victorian …

Djokovic unsure over Australian Open involvement, won't reveal vaccine status
3 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic unsure over Australian Open involvement, won't reveal vaccine status

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and said he was unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open. READ: Unvaccinated players unlikely to get visa to play at Australian Open, says official Djokovic has won the season's opening Grand Slam a record nine times, including …

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