ATP: Clear vaccination announcement from Russia's team boss Shamil Tarpischev
According to the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup captain Shamil Tarpischev, all Russian players are ready to play at the Australian Open.
by tennisnet.com
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Dec 15, 2021, 11:37 am
A back and forth, a back and forth: some professionals may be annoyed by the secrecy regarding the vaccination status of some professionals, while others insist on data protection and personal freedom. Whatever you think about the topic, we will have more clarity about the current situation by January 17, 2022 at the latest, because that's when the first Grand Slam tournament of the year starts in Melbourne.
The Australian government and especially the top politics of the state of Victoria have not allowed two opinions, what requires participation in the Australian Open - namely an upright vaccination status. So if some of the top professionals are still officially covered, the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) is happily playing with open cards.
In any case, Medvedev, Rublev & Co. can play
Shamil Tarpischev, long-serving captain of the women's and men's national teams of Russia and President of the Russian Tennis Association, told the TASS news agency clearly and transparently: "Our tennis players will have no problems getting admitted to the Australian Open."
Especially for the fans of Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, there is reason to look forward to, the 73-year-old added: “And all the top athletes who have played for the national teams of the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup are already there been vaccinated. "