Djokovic’s media team and the Institute of Public Health in Serbia did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Associated Press. Senior Serbian health officials have previously said that Djokovic’s test was valid and issued by a relevant institution.
Djokovic wasdeported from Australia and barred from playing in the Australian Open earlier this month after a 11-day visa saga on the eve of the tournament because he failed to meet Australia’s strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
To enter Australia,Djokovic submitted a positive COVID test issued in Serbia from December 16 for a visa exemption on the grounds that he had contracted COVID-19 prior to the tournament.
The 34-year-old player is not vaccinated and the Australian government later decided to cancel his visa and deport Djokovic,saying his presence in Australia could stir anti-vaccination sentiments.
Djokovic has said he would make no public comments until the end of the Australia Open tournament.
US tennis great John McEnroe called for an investigation into the positive coronavirus test,The Telegraph of London reported.