Djoko to play in ATP Cup

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

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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