Novak Djokovic , Must Prove Vaccine Exemption , Ahead of Australian Open.<br />Novak Djokovic , Must Prove Vaccine Exemption , Ahead of Australian Open.<br />Djokovic previously negotiated a medical exemption <br />that would allow him to enter the tournament <br />regardless of his vaccination status. .<br />However, ESPN points out that <br />Australia has strict border regulations <br />in place as a result of the pandemic. .<br />As a result, Djokovic may not be able to defend his Australian Open title regardless of the medical exemption.<br />As a result, Djokovic may not be able to defend his Australian Open title regardless of the medical exemption.<br />Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' reported <br />that Djokovic arrived at Tullamarine Airport <br />just before midnight on January 5. .<br />Melbourne newspaper 'The Age' reported <br />that Djokovic arrived at Tullamarine Airport <br />just before midnight on January 5. .<br />The top-ranked player was reportedly delayed <br />due to a mistake on his visa application. .<br />Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in a statement that regardless of Djokovic's medical exemption, the Australian Border Force would make the final decision.<br />Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said in a statement that regardless of Djokovic's medical exemption, the Australian Border Force would make the final decision.<br />While the Victorian government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in the Australian Open, it is the Commonwealth government that will enforce our requirements at the Australian border, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.<br />While the Victorian government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in the Australian Open, it is the Commonwealth government that will enforce our requirements at the Australian border, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.<br />If an arriving individual is not vaccinated, <br />they must provide acceptable proof that <br />they cannot be vaccinated for medical <br />reasons to be able to access <br />the same travel arrangement <br />as fully vaccinated travelers, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.<br />If an arriving individual is not vaccinated, <br />they must provide acceptable proof that <br />they cannot be vaccinated for medical <br />reasons to be able to access <br />the same travel arrangement <br />as fully vaccinated travelers, Karen Andrews, Australian Home Affairs Minister, via ESPN.<br />If allowed to compete, Djokovic would be <br />playing for a record-breaking 21st major title. .<br />If allowed to compete, Djokovic would be <br />playing for a record-breaking 21st major title.
