Djokovic receives Australian Open increase as improvement more likely to have an effect on Nadal | Tennis Information

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Only a day after his stupendous Wimbledon haul, a fourth successive in a row, as he defeated Nick Kyrgios within the last on Centre Court docket, Novak Djokovic obtained a large Australian Open increase, a information that might probably dent Rafael Nadal's hopes. Djokovic was not allowed to play on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months owing to his vaccination standing whereas Nadal had claimed his second title at Melbourne Park, beating Daniil Medvedev in an exhilarating five-setter tie to script historical past.

Djokovic had arrived in Australia earlier this 12 months to defend his title and regardless of being unvaccinated, he was given an exemption by Tennis Australia. Nonetheless, he was barred from coming into the nation by the federal government, was deported and later imposed a ban that disallowed him from coming into Australia for the subsequent three years.

Nonetheless, Australia authorities at present lifted the ban which has allowed unvaccinated foreigners into the nation and therefore Director of the Australian Open, Craig Tiley is assured that a constructive change may occur over Djokovic's ban.

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"I believe we're doing our greatest. In fact, it isn't my choice whether or not he'll be capable of play on the Australian Open, however Novak is at all times welcome, he is aware of that many individuals in Australia like to observe him play," says Tiley for Sport Membership.

"It's as much as others to decide, however there may be nonetheless a number of time earlier than the Australian Open subsequent 12 months." I believe everybody ought to be having fun with his Wimbledon victory now."

If Djokovic is allowed, it may give the Serb the possibility to equal Nadal's Grand Slam tally file of twenty-two. The Spaniard nevertheless could have the possibility to go two away from Djokovic's tally on the US Open later in August, the place Djokovic is unlikely to play over his present vaccination standing.

"As issues stand now, I can't journey to Australia and the USA, however I hope to get constructive information," Djokovic informed RTS after being greeted by 1000's of followers in entrance of Belgrade Metropolis Corridor.

"I consider issues will change for Australian Open. For the U.S. Open there may be not a lot time, however hope dies final. I want to play on the U.S. Open and Australia Open, however even when I don't it isn't the tip of the world."

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