Novak Djokovic may find life on tour difficult beyond the Australian Open if he doesn’t get vaccinated. The ATP Tour has warned players who aren’t double jabbed that competing in events next year will be tough and come with harsher restrictions. It comes after talks of a vaccine mandate for the opening Grand Slam tournament of the 2022 season.
Djokovic has been in doubt for next year’s season-opening Grand Slam as Australian government ministers look to implement a vaccine mandate.
The world No 1 has been outspoken against mandatory vaccinations on the tennis tour, and recently admitted he may not travel to Melbourne for the Australian Open as he refuses to disclose his vaccination status.
If Djokovic did miss the first Grand Slam of 2022, he would not be able to compete for a record 21st Major title, but would have the opportunity to make history again later in the year.
However, the ATP Tour has now communicated with players to warn them that unvaccinated players will be looking at more obstacles to entering and playing in tournaments.
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