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Djokovic requested a medical waiver which was granted to him after a rigorous examination (of his request) involving two different and independent groups of medical experts,
" Tennis Australia said in a statement released minutes after the world number 1 announced his departure for Australia.
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Novak Djokovic will participate in the Australian Open and he is on his way
", insists the press release, sheltering behind medical confidentiality so as not to reveal the reasons for the granting of this exemption to the world number 1, who will seek a 21st record Grand Slam title and a 10th coronation, also record, in Melbourne.
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Fair and independent protocols have been put in place to assess requests for medical exemptions to ensure a safe and enjoyable 2022 Australian Open for everyone,
” TA president Craig Tiley said in the statement.