Medvedev joins Djokovic in refusal to commit to Australian Open due to vaccination guidelines

With the Australian Open just over two months away, the first Grand Slam of the season may be missing some of the sport's top players.

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has yet to confirm whether or not he will participate at the event, as Tennis Australia is yet to release official guidelines regarding entry for those who have not been vaccinated. Although the Canberra Government is said to be open to allowing unvaccinated individuals into the state, provided they serve a quarantine period, Victoria's State Premier Daniel Andrews has been adamant players will not take part unless they have taken the vaccine.

Djokovic's stance on the Covid vaccine is well known, with the Serbian refusing to reveal whether or not he has received the jab. However, World No.2 Daniil Medvedev was also non-committal when asked about whether he would compete in Melbourne.

"I'm willing to play Australia, but I won't say if you'll see me there, we're going to see in January," said Medvedev. "If you're playing Australia, it's obvious you are vaccinated. I just keep my medical records to myself."

Reportedly, around 25% of ATP and WTA players remain unvaccinated, and Djokovic has said he will delay any decision until he hears from Tennis Australia.

"I'm going to decide on whether I go or not after I see the official statement from Tennis Australia," revealed the defending champion. "I'll see what I personally do with that and also the bigger group of players. Because the situation is obviously different in Australia than in most parts of the world."