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Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open

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Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the…

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  1. CBS News

    Novak Djokovic will play in Australian Open after receiving medical exemption from vaccine mandate (opens CBS News)

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    Djokovic, who hasn't revealed his vaccination status, said he was given a medical exemption to play in the tournament.

  2. Forbes

    Novak Djokovic Will Compete In Australian Open Unvaccinated After Securing Medical Exemption (opens Forbes)

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    In an Instagram post, Djokovic said he was given “exemption permission” and would head to Australia to defend his title.

  3. Forbes

    Novak Djokovic Says He Has An ‘Exemption’ To Play At The Australian Open Despite Being Unvaccinated (opens Forbes)

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    World No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he has an “exemption” to compete at the Australian Open begininnng Jan. 17 despite being unvaccinated.

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the…

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Novak Djokovic heads for Australian Open with vaccine exemption | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Novak Djokovic says he is to compete in the Australian Open after being granted a medical exemption to play. The Serbian tennis star had been in doubt to defend his title owing to Tennis Australia's vaccination stance.

  6. Washington Post

    Novak Djokovic will play in Australian Open after getting medical exemption (opens Washington Post)

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    The world's No. 1 player, whose vaccination status is unknown, will try for his 21st Grand Slam singles title.

  7. RedState

    Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Allowed to Play in Australian Open Because ... Novak Djokovic, or Something (opens RedState)

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    The reigning men's tennis world champion has obtained a medical exemption to defend his title in the Land Down Under.

  8. France 24

    Djokovic heading to Australian Open with medical exemption (opens France 24)

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    World number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday that he was heading to the Australian Open to defend his title after being granted a medical exemption to play.

  9. The Hill

    Novak Djokovic granted medical exemption for Australian Open (opens The Hill)

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    Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been granted a medical exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination requirement by authorities to defend his Australian Open tennis title this year.

  10. The Guardian

    ‘Appalling message’: outrage over Novak Djokovic’s medical exemption to play Australian Open (opens The Guardian)

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    Former AMA president says Djokovic shouldn’t be allowed into Australia, while fellow players express surprise at the decision

  11. The Guardian

    Novak Djokovic secures medical exemption to play in Australian Open (opens The Guardian)

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    The defending Australian Open champion is on his way to Melbourne ending weeks of speculation over whether he would be allowed to compete

  12. Newsweek

    Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic given medical exemption to play Australian Open (opens Newsweek)

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    Tennis star Novak Djokovic informed his fans he would be playing in the Australian Open starting Monday, January 17 2022.

  13. NBC News

    Novak Djokovic is granted a medical exemption to play in the Australian Open (opens NBC News)

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    Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty

  14. Forbes

    Djokovic May Have Received One Of These Vaccine Exemptions For The Australian Open (opens Forbes)

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    Novak Djokovic will participate in this month’s Australian Open after months of speculation about his Covid-19 vaccination status.

  15. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Djokovic gets Aussie exemption (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    BRISBANE, Australia -- Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict covid-19 vaccination requirements in place for the tournament.

  16. NewsBusters

    Australian PM Threatens To Send Djokovic Home If Exemption Isn't Legit (opens NewsBusters)

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    Tennis player Novak Djokovic has received a medical exemption from taking the COVID vaccine, allowing him to play in the prestigious Australian Open tournament.

  17. Portland Press Herald

    Djokovic in limbo with visa issue after arriving for Australian Open (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Australian officials say Novak Djokovic would be "on the next plane home" if he cannot prove why he needed an exemption from getting vaccinated.

  18. Concord Monitor

    Djokovic exempted into Australian Open (opens Concord Monitor)

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    BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict COVID-19 vaccination...

  19. KVIA El Paso

    Djokovic medical exemption sparks Australian Open debate (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has received the medical exemption he needs but the 20-time major champion may still have some explaining to do. The exemption allows the top-ranked Djokovic entry to the tournament regardless of his vaccination status for COVID-…

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Australia: Outrage over Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tennis star Novak Djokovic must prove that he has a medical exemption from getting vaccinated against COVID-19 to play in the Australian Open – or he'll be on the next plane home.

  21. The Guardian

    Novak Djokovic flies into Australian Open vaccination storm | Tumaini Carayol (opens The Guardian)

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    The nine-time champion will face intense scrutiny after he was granted an exemption to compete in the year’s first major

  22. France 24

    How did Djokovic get into the Australian Open? (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic sparked anger after getting a medical exemption that will allow him to defend his Australian Open title without being vaccinated against Covid-19.

  23. CNN

    Public backlash against Novak Djokovic's medical exemption to play in Australian Open (opens CNN)

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    Australians have responded with anger and skepticism to the news that men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been granted an exemption to compete in this year's Australian Open in Melbourne.

  24. New York Times

    Skepticism Greets Novak Djokovic’s Vaccine Exemption (opens New York Times)

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    The world No. 1 sought a medical exemption rather than submit the proof of vaccination required to play in the Australian Open. Few were surprised when he got one.

  25. France 24

    Djokovic's medical exemption to play at Australian Open draws criticism (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic did not receive any special treatment in getting an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play at the Australian Open later this month, Tennis Australia and the Victorian…

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