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CANBERRA—Novak Djokovic will not be able to enter Australia to defend his Australian Open title unless he is fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country’s immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting the Serb’s Grand Slam record bid in doubt.World number one Djokovic, who is level with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles, has declined to reveal his vaccination status, and said he is unsure if he will defend his Australian Open crown.Clarifying Australia’s visa requirements, Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke said foreign players would need to have had two vaccination shots to play the Grand Slam at...

The Premier has served up an ultimatum to tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to get vaccinated or miss out on January’s Australian Open. pic.twitter.com/Z3yAIOfLIe — Wittgenstein (@Kukicat7) October 5, 2021 20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will miss the Aussie Open if he doesn’t get Vaccinated. Djokovic has been vocal in his stance against mandatory Vaccination. Dan Andrews issues ultimatum: VIDEO AT LINK

Former world No. 25 Jeremy Chardy says he has a "series of problems" after taking the COVID-19 vaccine and his 2021 season is over. This summer, 34-year-old Chardy decided to get vaccinated and it didn't work out well for him. Chardy, now ranked at No. 73 in the world, claims he is unable to train and play. "Since I got my vaccine [between the Olympics and the US Open], I have a problem, I have a series of problems. As a result, I can't train, I can't play.[...] I prefer to take more time to heal myself and be sure...