Djokovic May Not Play Australian Open, Won’t Reveal Vaccination Status: ‘A Private Matter’

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his final match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 21, 2021. Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/Reuters

CANBERRA—Novak Djokovic will not be able to enter Australia to defend his Australian Open title unless he is fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the country’s immigration minister said on Wednesday, putting the Serb’s Grand Slam record bid in doubt.

World number one Djokovic, who is level with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles, has declined to reveal his vaccination status, and said he is unsure if he will defend his Australian Open crown.