Daniil Medvedev also previously backed the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s decision not to reveal whether he is vaccinated, though the Russian acknowledged that seeing who is competing in the Australian Open will be a giveaway.
“There is a lot of division in the society, not only in sports, but in the whole society, between those who have not been vaccinated and have been vaccinated. And that’s really scary,” the 25-year-old said, per TennisHead.
Medvedev, who recently beat Djokovic in the US Open final to win his maiden Grand Slam title, added: “I liked what Novak said about this. He said the vaccination was a personal matter and he would not be making it public. And I also decided not to disclose medical things,” he said.
“As for Australia, everyone will see who is vaccinated and who is not. Of course, the players can say that they are injured, but this will be a play on words.
“I want to play in Australia, that’s all I can say.”
