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Published 13:03 4 Jan 2022 GMT
Updated 14:58 4 Jan 2022 GMT
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The 34-year-old took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that he would be competing at the tournament "with an exemption permission".
He said: "I've spent fantastic quality time with my loved ones over the break and today I'm heading down under with an exemption permission. Let's go 2022.
"I am ready to live and breathe tennis in the next few weeks of competition."
Tennis Australia confirmed the news, who stated: "Novak Djokovic will compete at the Australian Open and is on his way to Australia."
https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/status/1478319120626196482Australian Open organisers say the medical exemption was granted through a 'rigorous review process' that went via the country's Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) guidelines.
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley spoke about the matter earlier this week, revealing that that some unvaccinated players had been granted exemptions to compete.
When applications for medical exemptions are submitted, they are assessed anonymously by two different panels.
Of the potential reasons for an exemption, inflammatory cardiac illness or another acute condition listed are two examples.
In a statement on Tuesday, Tiley said: "Fair and independent protocols were established for assessing medical exemption applications that will enable us to ensure Australian Open 2022 is safe and enjoyable for everyone.
"Central to this process was that the decisions were made by independent medical experts and that every applicant was given due consideration."
Djokovic - who has won 20 career majors - recently withdrew from the Serbia team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, with many speculating that he was unlikely to compete at the Australian Open.
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