Djokovic allowed to play at Wimbledon despite being unvaccinated

Published April 26, 2022 8:04pm ET



Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his Wimbledon title despite being unvaccinated against COVID-19.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which organizes the event, clarified Tuesday it is encouraging athletes to get vaccinated but isn’t compelling them to, allowing Djokovic to participate after previously being blocked from competing in another Grand Slam event in Australia.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.