Novak Djokovic has not publicly committed to defending his Australian Open title. He has not disclosed his vaccination status required for this Grand Slam, but playing in the ATP Cup indicates that he may play in this tournament next year.
Sydney. Serbia legend Novak Djokovic has been included in his country’s squad for the ATP Cup-2022 to be held in January. This indicates that he can play in the Australian Open a week after this tournament, despite the controversy over his status of corona vaccination. Organizers said on Tuesday that 18 of the world’s top 20 players will take part in the 16-nation tournament to be held in Sydney from January 1-9, with Djokovic representing top-seeded Serbia.
Novak Djokovic has not publicly committed to defending his Australian Open title. He has not disclosed his vaccination status required for this Grand Slam. The organizers of the Australian Open have made it mandatory for all participants to have full vaccinations.
Although the ATP Cup tournament does not have the same rules as the Australian Open, after playing in Sydney, there is a possibility that he can fulfill his dream of 10th title at Melbourne Park and 21st Grand Slam singles title overall. However, Djokovic will have to remain in isolation for 14 days to play in Sydney. Serbia will start their campaign as a contender in Group A. Norway, Chile and Spain are also included in this group.
World ranking’s sixth-ranked player Rafael Nadal has been given a place in Spain’s team. Australia are placed in Group B with strong teams from defending champions Russia, Italy and Austria. Germany, Canada, the UK and the US are in Group C, while Greece, Poland, Argentina and Georgia are in Group D. The ATP Cup will be played at the Ken Roswell Arena and Tennis Stadium Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney. The Australian Open will begin on January 17.
