World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was named on the official entry list for next year's Australian Open on Wednesday but 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams will not play on the advice of her medical team.
Djokovic has declined to disclose his vaccination status despite all players, officials, staff and fans at the Jan. 17-30 tournament at Melbourne Park needing to be inoculated against COVID-19.
Tennis Australia later told local media that his presence on the list was not a guarantee the Serbian would play.
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