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January 2, 2022

Australian Open competitors prepare for tournament as Novak Djokovic’s status is unclear

While the “will he or won’t he?” question remains for No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his participation in the Australian Open, the rest of the tennis world returns to work this week to prepare for the season’s first major beginning Jan. 17 at Melbourne Park.

December 16, 2021

Texas men charged in massive $35 million COVID-19 relief loan fraud

Four more suspects have been charged in one of the largest COVID-19 fraud conspiracies in the United States.

December 8, 2021

Serena Williams opts out of Australian Open

The Australian Open’s website Wednesday said the seven-time women’s singles champion would not compete in Melbourne “following advice from her medical team."

November 29, 2021

Novak Djokovic will 'probably' miss Australian Open, won't be 'blackmailed' over vax status, father says

Novak Djokovic will likely miss the Australian Open in January, his father revealed during an interview this week, adding that world No. 1 won’t be “blackmailed” into revealing his vaccine status.

November 21, 2021

Novak Djokovic on Australian Open plans after COVID vax mandate: 'We’ll just have to wait and see'

Novak Djokovic’s status for the Australian Open next year is up in the air as the tennis major became the first Grand Slam event to require players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

November 15, 2021

Rafael Nadal calls those refusing the COVID vaccine 'selfish'

The Australian Open may require tennis players to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in 2022, and that appears to be quite all right with superstar Rafael Nadal.

October 27, 2021

Australian Open for unvaccinated athletes in question as lawmakers remain at odds

The status of unvaccinated players at the Australian Open in January has taken another turn this week as local state officials in Victoria, where the Grand Slam will be held, are at odds with government officials over exemptions.

October 25, 2021

Australian Open to allow unvaccinated players, despite officials' pushback: report

Unvaccinated tennis players could end up participating in the Australian Open at the beginning of next year, according to a leaked email from Australia Tennis.

October 20, 2021

Novak Djokovic must be fully vaccinated to play in Australian Open, official says

Novak Djokovic’s impressive record at the Australian Open could be in danger after the state officials announced Wednesday that any tennis player wanting to compete in the Grand Slam must be fully vaccinated.

October 19, 2021

Novak Djokovic won't reveal vaccine status as Australian officials say unvaccinated unlikely to get visas

Novak Djokovic declined to reveal his vaccination status in an interview on Monday as Australian officials say they believe unvaccinated players will not likely be granted visas to compete at the Australian Open in January.