<p>World number two Daniil Medvedev has indicated he will play at the Australian Open in January as speculation continues to swirl around the availability of champion Novak Djokovic.</p>.<p>Medvedev, beaten by Djokovic for the title in February, tweeted a photo of himself holding the runner-up trophy at Melbourne Park with the caption: "See you in January! @AustralianOpen".</p>.<p>Medvedev had said in late-October he could not confirm he would play the tournament in southern Victoria state, where authorities have said they will ban players who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19.</p>.<p>The Russian has refused to disclose his vaccination status, saying he prefers to keep his medical records private, a stance similar to world number one Djokovic.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-beats-medvedev-for-record-37th-masters-title-1048268.html" target="_blank">Djokovic beats Medvedev for record 37th Masters title</a></strong></p>.<p>Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley on Tuesday declined to answer any questions on the tournament regarding players' vaccination status.</p>.<p>Medvedev and Djokovic have built an intriguing rivalry since the Australian Open decider, which the Serb won comprehensively.</p>.<p>Medvedev upset Djokovic's bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title in the final of the US Open in September.</p>.<p>Djokovic overhauled Medvedev on Sunday to win a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>World number two Daniil Medvedev has indicated he will play at the Australian Open in January as speculation continues to swirl around the availability of champion Novak Djokovic.</p>.<p>Medvedev, beaten by Djokovic for the title in February, tweeted a photo of himself holding the runner-up trophy at Melbourne Park with the caption: "See you in January! @AustralianOpen".</p>.<p>Medvedev had said in late-October he could not confirm he would play the tournament in southern Victoria state, where authorities have said they will ban players who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19.</p>.<p>The Russian has refused to disclose his vaccination status, saying he prefers to keep his medical records private, a stance similar to world number one Djokovic.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-beats-medvedev-for-record-37th-masters-title-1048268.html" target="_blank">Djokovic beats Medvedev for record 37th Masters title</a></strong></p>.<p>Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley on Tuesday declined to answer any questions on the tournament regarding players' vaccination status.</p>.<p>Medvedev and Djokovic have built an intriguing rivalry since the Australian Open decider, which the Serb won comprehensively.</p>.<p>Medvedev upset Djokovic's bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title in the final of the US Open in September.</p>.<p>Djokovic overhauled Medvedev on Sunday to win a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>