Beijing time on December 29 news, only 2 days before the start of the new season OFP Cup, the Australian Tennis Association in the official confirmation, the world's number one Djokovic confirmed to withdraw from the event. Although Djokovic chose to retire, Serbia still retains the qualification for the competition, and they will be led by Rajovic. In addition to Djokovic, Rublev, who was previously diagnosed with infection, also withdrew from the ATP Cup.
With vaccine restrictions introduced in the Australian season next year, there have been questions about whether Djokovic will travel to Australia to compete. Previously, it was reported that the Australian Open Organizing Committee treated all athletes equally, and those who did not receive vaccinations would certainly not be able to participate in the battle. But there is also news that the Australian Open organizing committee has applied for a medical exemption for Djokovic, and he can play in the Australian season.
With Djokovic dropping out of the ATP Cup, his ability to play at the Australian Open has become even more uncertain. With less than 3 weeks to go until the start of the new Australian Open, if Djokovic can't appear at the Australian Open, it will be a huge loss for himself and the Australian Open.
Deyo has won the Australian Open nine times before, and he is the player who has won the Australian Open the most times. Early next year's Australian Open in the back garden is the best time for Djokovic to storm his 21st Grand Slam title, and if he is absent because of vaccine problems, Djokovic will lose a chance to enjoy the Grand Slam record.