According to Srdjan, the father of Novak Djokovic, his son "
would probably not go to Australia
". The fiery dad of the Serbian denouncing recently on Serbian television the "
blackmail
", according to him, of the organizers. As a reminder, the latter confirmed that no exemption from the vaccination obligation would be made to compete in the Grand Slam in Melbourne (January 17-30). The world number one, 34 years old, a priori refractory to vaccination, may have changed his mind. In any case, he is expected in Sydney two weeks before the first Grand Slam of the year. "
Djoko
Is thus in the list of five players selected to represent Serbia in the competition between nations of the ATP (ATP Cup), unveiled Tuesday, which will open the season 2022 (January 1-9).
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His arrival at the ATP Cup could therefore prefigure participation in the Grand Slam tournament.
There is, however, a nuance.
And size.
Unlike the Australian Open, the ATP Cup, taking place in a State different from that of Melbourne, did not impose a vaccination obligation, but any traveler entering this territory must either justify a schedule full, or spend 14 days in quarantine.
An unvaccinated player should therefore arrive in Sydney no later than December 16 ... But for the Australian Open, in the State of Victoria, it is double vaccination or nothing.
I can't give you a date, but obviously the Australian Open is coming fast, so you will know very soon
Novak Djokovic
After Serbia's defeat in the Davis Cup semi-finals, the circuit boss maintained the suspense: “
I can't give you a date, but obviously the Australian Open is coming quickly, so you will know very soon
".
Doubts raised?
Winner of three of the four Grand Slams last season and nine times winner in Melbourne, a Major that he has played without interruption since 2005, the Serbian will (again) be the favorite of the first big meeting of the season if his participation is confirmed good.
The ambitious and insatiable champion in search of all records, would exceed in the event of a 10th coronation in Melbourne, Nadal and Federer and their twenty Grand Slam titles.
For now, "Nole" has not yet formalized its participation.
The answer should not be long.
From Djokovic himself or from the Australian Grand Slam who must unveil the list of participants in the first major tournament of the season this week.
