Novak Djokovic Granted Medical Exemption From Covid Vaccine To Defend Australian Open Title

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Just days after missing the Australian Open and being deported from Australia because he was unvaccinated, Novak Djokovic, found out he may be barred from the next Grand Slam tournament on the tennis calendar, as well.

Novak Djokovic, ranked as the world’s No. 1 tennis player, has lost his final legal battle to stay in Australia and play in the Australian Open. He has been deported and has already left the country.