Djokovic's medical exemption creates controversy

Novak Djokovic has received a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open Source: AAP

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic says he'll defend his Australian Open title in Melbourne later this month after getting a medical exemption from getting vaccinated

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