For the vaccinated only: will Novak Djokovic take part in the Australian Championships? | Israel today

Novak Djokovic lost last night (Saturday) to Alexander Zebrav in the semifinals of the final round of the round with a result of 6: 7 (4: 7), 6: 4, 3: 6 and finished his way in the competition. His German opponent will meet Daniel Medvedev, the champion The incumbent, in the final in Turin tonight (Sunday, 18:00).

After the loss, when asked the top number 1 by journalists whether he was likely to be seen competing in the Australian Open in January 2022, given that participation in it would only be allowed for the vaccinated, he replied that he had not yet decided on the matter.

"I have not yet spoken to them (Australian Championship organizers) about it, to be honest," he admitted, adding, "I have been waiting to hear what the news will be. Now that I know, I will have to wait and see how it works."

Djokovic, the 9-time Australian champion, has so far refused to reveal whether or not he has been vaccinated against the corona virus, and his participation or absence from the tournament in Melbourne has aroused interest and speculation.

The Serb has openly criticized the duty to vaccinate, and it now remains to be seen how he will work to secure his place in the Grand Slam he has dominated in recent years.

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Medvedev is waiting for the final, Photo: EPA

After the loss to Zebrav yesterday, Djokovic denied that he was exhausted at the end of a very successful season for him.

"Not at all, I did not feel tired, I could continue for a few more hours without a problem. It was just my bad game. I fell behind 2: 1 in the third set, I made 4 uncommitted errors, in such conditions against one of the best presenters in the industry - it's hard to come back from that. Everything".

As mentioned, tonight at 18:00 Daniel Medvedev (2) and Alexander Zebrav (3) will compete for the final title of the ATP round.

The two met five days ago in the home stage of the tournament, then Medvedev won 3: 6, 7: 6 (3), 7: 6 (6).

The German will try to beat the reigning champion who has won all of his last nine games in the competition.

"I did not come to Turin just to participate but to win games and progress."