Djokovic cries after losing to Medvedev the US Open 0:54
(BELGRADE, Reuters) -
The world's number one tennis player Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against covid-19 and said he was not sure whether to defend his title at the Australian Open next anus.
The Australian state of Victoria, where the Grand Slam takes place in Melbourne, requires professional athletes to be vaccinated, although authorities have not yet clarified what the requirement will be for those coming from abroad.
"I still don't know if I will go to Melbourne," Djokovic said in the online edition of the Serbian daily Blic.
"I will not reveal my status if I have been vaccinated or not, it is a private matter and an inappropriate consultation."
"People go too far these days to take the liberty of asking questions and judging a person. Anything you say 'Yes, no, maybe I'm thinking about it,' they will take advantage of it."
Djokovic won the first Grand Slam of the season a record nine times, including the last three editions.
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The 34-year-old tennis player last competed at the US Open, where his bid to win all four majors the same year ended with his defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final.
Novak Djokovic, who is tied with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for a record 20 Grand Slam titles in his career, said he plans to compete in the Paris Masters, the season-closing ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup before the term of 2021.
"Of course I want to go, Australia is my most successful Grand Slam tournament. I want to compete, I love this sport and I am still motivated," he said.
"I am following the situation regarding the Australian Open and I understand that the final decision (on the covid-related restrictions) will be made in two weeks."
Novak Djokovic
