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A special medical exemption could allow Novak Djokovic to get around strict Australian Open rules and play in the Grand Slam even if he is unvaccinated.
The world No.1 - an outspoken anti-vaxxer - has so far refused to reveal if he is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Tennis Australia last month announced only double-jabbed players would be allowed to play at Melbourne Park in January, throwing Djokovic's title defence into doubt.
However, the sport's top organising body said players could get around the strict quarantine requirements by obtaining a 'valid medical exemption'.
Djokovic is an outspoken anti-vaxxer, despite contracting the virus last year while hosting a party in the middle of the pandemic
Djokovic apparently has grounds to apply for the exemption and is backed by Tennis Australia officials, News Corp reported.
'[The rules] include certified proof of vaccination or a valid medical exemption approved by Australian medical officials,' a Tennis Australia spokesman said.
'What has also been made clear by health officials is that
