Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

Jan 05, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Australians reacted angrily to news that tennis player Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open after he was exempted from vaccination rules. All players and staff at the tournament must be vaccinated or have an exemption granted by an expert independent panel. Organisers said the defending champion had not been given special treatment.