While the mystery remains over his participation in the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic will not play the ATP Cup (January 1-9) in Sidney, reports Serbian newspaper Blic.
The media quotes the player's entourage, who still refuses to say whether or not he has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
“
Novak won't go to the ATP Cup 99%.
He trains here (in Belgrade), but he decided to ignore this tournament,
"said a"
source close
"to the world number 1 to the online edition of Blic.
According to the daily, the 34-year-old Serb is currently in Belgrade, where he looks after his foundation, trains and spends time with his family.
He is therefore preparing to skip the ATP Cup, a nation-wide event organized by the ATP, which marks the start of the new season on the men's circuit, and of which he won the first edition with Serbia in 2020.
Decision to come for the Australian Open
At the same time, Djokovic still leaves room for doubt about his participation in the Australian Open, which begins in less than five weeks (January 17-30). Titled nine times in Melbourne, the Serbian remains subject to authorization to enter or not for unvaccinated players. "
They have to decide if they let Novak in,"
said his father Srdjan a few days ago.
If they decide not to let him in, they have to stick to their decision. He has won the Australian Open 9 times, now he wants to play but they have to allow him to do so. Novak will do what he thinks is best for him, no one will impose his opinion on him
”.
To be allowed to return to Australia and participate in the tournament, players, their entourage and members of their management must be vaccinated, even if the boss of the tournament has announced that exemptions could be considered.
According to Blic, "
Nole
" is likely to announce before the end of the year his decision on his participation in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, where he could capture a record 21st major.
