Tournament director Craig Tiley, have stated that, Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open.
This comes as there had been confusion over the issue in recent months with contradictory statements from leading Australian politicians.
Tiley also confirmed that the tournament, which runs from 17-30 January in Melbourne, would be played in front of capacity crowds.
The letter also stated that all players, regardless of vaccination status, would have to show proof of a negative test within 72 hours of departure.
Latest figures show 80 of the top 100 men’s players have now been vaccinated against Covid-19. While the Women’s Tennis Association is yet to provide newsmen with the vaccination uptake percentage among its players.
Meanwhile, defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic has said he does not want to publicly reveal his vaccination status.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
