Novak Djokovic mystery deepens as stars arrive for Australian Open build-up

Naomi Osaka arrives at Melbourne airport yesterday. Pic/Getty Images; (right) Novak Djokovic. Pic/AFP

Novak Djokovic has not withdrawn from the ATP Cup despite claims he was almost sure to do so, Tennis Australia said on Tuesday, as other top players led by Naomi Osaka began arriving ahead of the Australian Open.

There has been serious doubt as to whether men's World No. 1 Djokovic would travel to Australia, having refused to confirm if he has been vaccinated against the COVID-19.

An unnamed member of his team told Serbian newspaper Blic that they were "99 percent" sure that he would not play in the ATP Cup, which comes ahead of the Australian Open, adding to the intrigue over whether Djokovic would be at the first Grand Slam of the year.

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