08 December,2021 07:25 AM IST | Sydney | AP
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has been named in the Serbian team for January's ATP Cup, an indication that Djokovic could play in the Australian Open a week later despite controversy over his vaccination status.
Organisers on Tuesday said 18 of the world's top 20 players will take part in the 16-country event in Sydney from January 1-9, with Djokovic leading top-seeded Serbia.
Djokovic hadn't committed to defending his Australian Open title or revealed his vaccination status, with a mandate that he needs to be double-vaccinated to play. While the ATP Cup doesn't have the same criteria, his inclusion for the ATP Cup means he now appears likely to chase a 10th title and 21st Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park, which would break a tie for major singles wins with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
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