Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open

Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

Australians have reacted angrily to news that tennis player Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open,
after being exempted from vaccination rules.
Djokovic has not spoken about his vaccination status, but last year said he was "opposed to vaccination".
Britain's Jamie Murray added: "I think if it was me that wasn't vaccinated I wouldn't be getting an exemption.
You know, but well done to him for getting clear to come to Australia and compete."

Novak Djokovic's announcement has made him an enemy to some and a hero to others.
Whilst the tennis champion has never openly confirmed whether he has been vaccinated,
what we do know is that he has previously tested positive for the virus and discussed his opposition to vaccines.
Applications for medical exemptions are being assessed anonymously by two separate panels,
with inflammatory cardiac illness or another acute condition listed as valid reasons.
But it is also possible Djokovic has recently tested positive for the virus,
which would allow him to defer taking the vaccine.

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