Stefanos Tsitsipas backs Australian Open COVID measures

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Tennis world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas has virtually committed to January’s Australian Open.

Tsitsipas, 23, described the tournament’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for participating athletes as “fair”.

“I will play under the conditions that have been set now. I think it’s fair,” he said.

It comes one week after he declined to reveal his vaccination status ahead of the current Indian Wells tournament in California.

“I’m sorry but I’m not able to provide my medical … any of my medical records, or any of my medical status. Thank you,” Tsitsipas said last week.

While the Victorian government has not mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for tennis players, The Age this month confirmed it is probable a separate vaccine mandate will be required for tennis stars. 

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has raised concerns that mandatory vaccination may turn top players away. 

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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