Djokovic’s Covid jab exemption sparks backlash in Australia


Novak Djokovic says he is en route to Melbourne with a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccine to defend his title, sparking outrage among Australians. – EPA pic, January 5, 2022.

AUSTRALIANS reacted with fury today after world number one Novak Djokovic received a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccine in order to play at this month’s Australian Open.

Tournament chief Craig Tiley said the defending champion had been given “no special favour” but urged the Serb to reveal why he got the exemption to soothe public anger.


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