| Novak Djokovic has been granted permission to play in the Australian Open. All players and staff at the tournament must be vaccinated or have an exemption.. Djokovic has not spoken about his vaccination status, but last year said he was "opposed to vaccination" Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there should be no special rules for Djokovic, but adds he would be "on the next plane home" if he did not have the right evidence. in Australia is seeing tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases for the first time after enduring some of the world's strictest restrictions. |