Ashleigh BARTY (AUS) reacts during her game against Karolina MUCHOVA (CZE) on Rod Laver Arena during Day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ MORGAN HANCOCK
Unvaccinated players look increasingly unlikely to get a visa to play at the Australian Open in January, Victorian State Premier Daniel Andrews said today.
“I don’t think an unvaccinated tennis player is going to get a visa to come into this country and if they did get a visa, they’d probably have to quarantine for a couple of weeks,” Mr Andrews told media.
The comments came after world No.1 Novak Djokovic declined to reveal his vaccination status yesterday.
The State of Victoria has introduced a vaccine mandate for professional athletes, although authorities have yet to confirm what the exact requirement will be for those coming from abroad.
“Of course I want to go, Australia is my most successful Grand Slam tournament. I want to compete, I love this sport and I am still motivated,” Djokovic said.
“I am following the situation regarding the Australian Open and I understand the final decision (on Covid-related restrictions) will be made in two weeks.”
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