Novak Djokovic Playing by His Own Rules, Putting a Grand Slam at Risk, Says Stefanos Tsitsipas

Djokovic, who had reached Australia for the year’s first Grand Slam with a certificate claiming exemption from vaccination as he had tested positive for Covid-19 in December, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government before a Federal Court in the country intervened to give him respite. Also Read - Novak Djokovic Can Still Face Deportation Again, May Miss Australia Open: Here's Why

There were still doubts over his participation in the event and there was intense speculation on Thursday when the draw ceremony for the event was delayed for some time. However, the organisers went ahead with the formalities with the Serbian’s name being included in the draw.

“For sure, he’s been playing by his own rules and has been doing what not many players had the guts to do, especially after the ATP announced certain criteria for players to enter the country,” Greece’s Tsitsipas told WION.