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Djokovic likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate, says father

By Reuters
29 November 2021   |   2:54 pm
Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan does not think that his son will compete at the Australian Open because of COVID-19 vaccination rules in Australia.

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