The men’s world number one player previously indicated that he may not participate in the Australian Open due to the host nation’s vaccine mandate.
released Wednesday, the tournament’s organizers said Djokovic is included in the 2022 Australian Open’s main draw entry list where he is ranked as the top seed.
The statement notes that Djokovic will start as a favorite in his title defense as he chases a record breaking 21st Grand Slam title. The Australian Open’s announcement comes just a few hours after host state Victoria’s Deputy Premier James Merlino ruled out offering anAustralia’s Ash Barty is the top-ranked women’s player included in the main draw entry list.
American tennis star Serena Williams will not participate in the year’s first grand slam as she had to withdraw “following advice from her medical team,” the statement adds. Defending women’s champion Naomi Osaka is also expected to make a return to action in Melbourne, according to the organizers.Djokovic’s participation in the tennis calendar’s first major event of 2022 has been in doubt since October after hethat he was unsure about traveling to Melbourne and insisted he will not reveal his vaccination status as it was a “private matter.
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