Novak Djokovic is ready to return to the field, but not in Melbourne for the Australian Open at the beginning of 2023, where a vaccination obligation is looming. The Premier of the State of Victoria, Dan Andrews, has in fact declared that he does not provide for exceptions to the rules for vaccination against Covid-19 for players who will participate in the Australian Open in January.
"I still don't know if I will play in Melbourne," said Djokovic, known for being a "no vax" as per his own admission. "The media speculate and this bothered me a lot - his words - I do not participate in the war, not only in sports, to distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated. And I'm not going to say if I am or not. people, if they decide independently one way or the other ".
Djokovic, returned to training after a long period of hiatus following the final lost at the US Open, took stock of the upcoming commitments: "For now, I intend to play in Paris for the ATP1000, the Turin Masters and the Davis Cup. . This is my schedule until the end of the season. " "I don't know if I will go - he said later about the appointment in Melbourne - Of course I want to go, Australia is my most successful Grand Slam. But on vaccines I take the position I take and I have always thought the same thing. I will not reveal my status, whether I have been vaccinated or not. It is a private matter and according to our law if someone asks you you can even report it. Too many people today allow themselves the freedom to ask for things and condemn a person. "
(Unioneonline / vl)