Djokovic and other unvaccinated players allowed to play at 2022 Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to compete at Wimbledon this year as organizers confirmed that unvaccinated players will be allowed to play at the event.

Djokovic missed the Australian Open in January due to his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19, with the Australian government deporting Djokovic after revoking his visa. Djokovic said earlier this year he would be willing to skip tournaments if he was required to be vaccinated but that won't be the issue now. Djokovic remains the only top 100 ranked player not vaccinated.

Chief executive of the All England Club, Sally Bolton, said:

"The requirements set out by government to enter the UK do not include mandatory vaccination, therefore whilst of course it is encouraged, it will not be a condition of entry to compete at the Championships this year."

Djokovic will now be able to defend his title this summer, having won Wimbledon for a sixth time after defeating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in last year's final. With most nations relaxing their rules around the virus, Djokovic should be free to play a full schedule through the clay and grass-court stretches, although he is currently still unable to enter the USA.