In an interview with India’s news channel WION, the 23-year-old said the world no. 1 has “been playing by his own rules."
"No-one really thought they could come to Australia unvaccinated and not having to follow the protocols … it takes a lot of daring to do and putting the grand slam at risk, which I don't think many players would do."
Tsitsipas, who had also been publicly hesitant towards COVID-19 vaccination, eventually received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
According to the governing body of men's professional tennis ATP, 97 of the top 100 male players were vaccinated.
Commenting on the stats, Tsitsipas said the majority of players “did what they had to do in order to come and perform and play in Australia.”
“[But] not everyone is playing by the rules of how Tennis Australia and the government have been putting things.
“A very small group chose to follow their own way and it kind of makes the majority look like they’re all fools or something.”
Following Djokovic’s court win on Monday that reversed his visa cancellation, the Serb’s ability to stay in Australia and compete in the Australian Open remains under question.
As of Friday morning, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke was yet to announce whether he will use his power to cancel Djokovic's visa.
