Screenshot of foreign media reports
On January 2, Beijing time, according to Tennis365, Craig Tiley, director of australian open matches, said that ATP's current world number one Novak Djokovic may still appear in the first Grand Slam of the season.
Previously, the Australian Open announced that all players who want to participate in the first Grand Slam in 2022 must be fully immunized against the new crown virus, however, Djokovic has repeatedly refused to confirm whether he will travel to Australia.
Djokovic infographic
In recent days, there have been widespread reports that the Serbs have asked for a medical exemption from the Australian Open after withdrawing from the ongoing ATP Cup.
Now, though, Terry has revealed an update on Djokovic, suggesting that the story could eventually have a final twist.
'Until this weekend, we still have a couple of charter flights flying to Australia and then all the players will be here.' He told Australia's Ninth Television Network.
"As for the situation with Novak, I think we will have a clearer picture in the next few days, otherwise it would be quite late to play at the Australian Open."
"There's quite a few things going on, and I think that's going to get answers in the coming days."
Screenshot of a Soto Tennis School tweet
Earlier, the SotoTennis Academy tweeted: "We can confirm that Djokovic is ready for the Australian Open, if possible!" ”
Djokovic is currently training in Spain, and although he hopes to be able to fly to Australia, if he wants to arrive in Australia in time to prepare for his defending trip in Melbourne, then he will have to solve this problem as soon as possible – after all, the 2022 Australian Open will start on January 17.