Novak Djokovic posted a message on his Instagram account where he explained that he had received a medical exemption to participate in the Australian Open.

The suspense has lasted long enough and Novak Djokovic has decided to end it. While doubts remained about whether or not he would participate in the 2022 Australian Open , where players must be vaccinated to participate or receive a medical exemption and the Serbian refusing to communicate on his vaccination status, the world number one posted a message on his official Instagram account telling his fans he was bound for Australia, where he will have a medical waiver to play.

” Happy New Year everyone ! I wish you all health, love and happiness in every present moment and that you can feel love and respect towards all beings on this wonderful planet. I had a fantastic time with my loved ones during the holidays and today I am heading to Australia on a medical exemption. Let’s go for 2022 !! He posted on Instagram.

After having withdrawn from the ATP Cup just days before the start of the competition, Novak Djokovic will finally be present for the 2022 Australian Open to try to get a 10th title in Melbourne and a 21st Grand Slam title. , absolute record. The world number one has not missed a Grand Slam tournament since the US Open 2017. He will therefore play from January 17 a 16th consecutive Major.

Triple defending champion, Novak Djokovic has not lost at the Australian Open since 2018, and a round of 16 where he lost to Hyeon Chung. Seeing the world number one benefit from a medical exemption will undoubtedly generate many reactions. In Melbourne, the atmosphere is likely to be very tense …