Players Arrive for Australian Open in Charter Flights; Straight into Quarantine
3 years, 11 months ago

Players Arrive for Australian Open in Charter Flights; Straight into Quarantine

News 18  

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka was among the earliest arrivals into Melbourne on one of the 15 charter flights bringing players and officials into the city for the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year. The virus news wasnt so good for five-time finalist Andy Murray, whose status for the Australian Open was put in doubt after he tested positive for COVID-19 only days before his planned flight to Melbourne. Tennis Australia said Murray will miss the charter flights and wont be able to go through the quarantine period with the other players. All other tournaments will be in Melbourne, including the 12-team ATP Cup starting Feb. 1 and two WTA events in the week leading into the Australian Open.

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Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis
2 weeks ago

Australian Open: When, where and how can I follow Australian summer of tennis

ABC  

The sun is shining. Six of the world's top 10 women's players are set to take part, including number two Iga Świątek, former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina and American Coco Gauff. Four top 10 players have entered the women's draw, including world number one and back-to-back defending Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina. …

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Associated Press  

A smile creased Daniil Medvedev’s face as he walked to the net in Rod Laver Arena at 3:39 a.m., finally a winner in the Australian Open’s second round after five sets spread across nearly 4 1/2 hours in the third-latest finish in Grand Slam history. If he were one of the spectators in the nearly empty stands, and a match …

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not

The Independent  

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Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian Open makes major schedule change after Andy Murray’s 4am finish

The Independent  

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The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days; The hope is to reduce late nights.

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” RELATED | China Open: Alcaraz, Medvedev through to …

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.
1 year, 3 months ago

The Australian Open will start on Sunday and last 15 days. The hope is to reduce late nights.

Associated Press  

The Australian Open will begin on a Sunday next year, expanding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a 15-day event for the first time, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood of late-night finishes. When you start the night matches late, and have conditions like that, these things are going to happen.” “Tennis after dark” has become something of a …

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Who does Andy Murray play next?

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2023, January 21 schedule: Djokovic, Murray in third round action
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, January 21 schedule: Djokovic, Murray in third round action

The Hindu  

Nine-time champion Novak Djokovic takes on 27th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in the third round of the 2023 Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Saturday. Here’s the list of some third-round fixtures for day six of the 2023 Australian Open: Rod Laver Arena Women’s Singles - Varvara Gracheva vs Karolina Pliskova - 5:30AM IST Women’s Singles - …

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 Australian Open Day 2: A look at all the big moments from Day 2 of the Australian Open 2023 Image Source : Getty 2/6 Andy Murray has wound back the clock and avoided a brutal 18-year low, winning a five-set epic over reigning Australian Open semi-finalist Matteo Berrettini. Image Source : Getty 3/6 The 2020 …

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 …

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 …

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic awaiting word on Australian Open

Associated Press  

LONDON — Novak Djokovic is still awaiting word on whether he will be allowed to return to the Australian Open in January after missing the tournament this year because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19. “So I’m hoping I will get some positive news.” Djokovic is a 21-time Grand Slam singles champion — a total that stands second among men, …

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 …

New virus rules put Djokovic at risk of missing French Open
2 years, 11 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 …

Australian Open 2022: Organisers under pressure over 'optional' Covid tests
2 years, 11 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 …

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 …

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Live Mint  

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic returned home reluctantly on Monday after being kicked out of the Australian Open due to his unvaccinated COVID-19 status which could now cloud his participation in future tournaments. Because Djokovic is the number one," said Alek Drakoo, a member of the local Serbian community, who had planned to watch him play in Melbourne. …

Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia

India TV News  

Highlights The Dubai Duty Free tennis tournament, which Djokovic won in 2020, doesn't start until February 14. Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No.1-ranked men's tennis player's hopes of defending his Australian Open title. Djokovic had won nine Australian Open titles, including three in a row, and …

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

A timeline of Novak Djokovic's failed bid to play in Australian Open 2022

Firstpost  

We take a look at how the drama, which has reverberated around the world, has unfolded in the Novak Djokovic visa issue. 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 visa to travel. 8 December, 2021 Victoria …

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 …

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’s deportation dramas overshadow Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic’s deportation dramas overshadow Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic faced more time in detention, another court hearing and needed to avoid deportation over the weekend just to have a chance of defending his Australian Open title. Australian Open organizers then confirmed the top half of the men’s and women’s draws would be contested on Day 1, meaning Djokovic needs to be ready to play …

Australian Open 2022: Crowds capped at 50 per cent as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
2 years, 11 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
2 years, 11 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 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: Djokovic says not isolating after COVID infection was 'error in judgement'
2 years, 11 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 …

ATP welcomes court ruling allowing Djokovic to play Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

ATP welcomes court ruling allowing Djokovic to play Australian Open

The Hindu  

ATP, the governing body of men's tennis, applauded Monday's Australian court ruling that allowed No. In a statement, the organization said the dispute over Djokovic's COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption and related events were "damaging on all fronts." RELATED: Judge Anthony Kelly ruled that Australia's decision to revoke the Serbian tennis star's visa was "unreasonable" and ordered Djokovic released from immigration …

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 …

Nick Kyrgios says Sydney pullout due to COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Nick Kyrgios says Sydney pullout due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios said on Monday that he had pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic after testing positive for COVID-19, but hoped to be at the Australian Open next week "if all goes well". Australian Kyrgios had withdrawn from the Melbourne Summer Set ATP tournament last week due to asthma, according to the organisers, and pulled out of his clash …

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Kyrgios tests COVID positive; withdraws from warm-up event

India TV News  

Highlights Kyrgios said he is feeling healthy at the moment with no symptoms Kyrgios still confident of recovering before the Australian Open The Australian Open begins on January 17 in Melbourne Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has tested COVID-19 positive a week ahead of the Australian Open 2022. Kyrgios took to social media to confirm the development and has subsequently …

Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry to Australia - government legal filing
3 years ago

Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry to Australia - government legal filing

The Hindu  

The Australian government had not assured tennis star Novak Djokovic of a medical exemption he said he had to enter Australia without COVID-19 vaccination, government lawyers said in a court filing ahead of a hearing on Monday. Djokovic's legal team has said the Serbian player had an assessment from the Department of Home Affairs that his responses on his Australia …

Court documents show Djokovic had COVID-19 last month
3 years 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 …

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 …

Australian Open 2022: Nadal speaks on Djokovic visa controversy; feels vaccine only way to stop pandemic
3 years ago

Australian Open 2022: Nadal speaks on Djokovic visa controversy; feels vaccine only way to stop pandemic

India TV News  

Highlights Nadal feels Djokovic could have played in Australian Open without any problems but made his decision Nadal added that in someway he feels sorry for Djokovic for the mess he is in now Nadal showed complete trust in vaccination saying it allows you to play anywhere in this world Speaking on Novak Djokovic visa cancellation controversy, his long-time rival …

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 …

Novak Djokovic Will Play at Australian Open; Granted COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption
3 years 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 gets a vaccination exemption to play in the Australian Open
3 years 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 …

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 …

New year, same old question: Will Djokovic play Aussie Open?
3 years ago

New year, same old question: Will Djokovic play Aussie Open?

The Hindu  

Australian Open chief executive Craig Tiley says there is “quite a bit to play out” before nine-time champion Novak Djokovic shows up to play at Melbourne Park beginning Jan. 17. READ: But there has been speculation Djokovic could apply for a medical exemption to play as he eyes a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. “We’ve still got a few …

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 …

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney: Organisers
3 years ago

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney: Organisers

News 18  

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Cup in Sydney, organisers said on Wednesday, heightening doubts about his vaccination status and whether he will defend his Australian Open title. “World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2022 ATP Cup. The nine-time Australian Open champion could win a record 21st Grand Slam title if he plays at Melbourne Park …

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 …

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