Tennis: Djokovic says he will play Tokyo Olympics

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World number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he will play at the Tokyo Olympics, paving the way for the first Golden Grand Slam by a male player.

Novak Djokovic kisses the winner's trophy after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in Sunday's Wimbledon final. PARIS: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he will play at the Tokyo Olympics, paving the way for the first Golden Grand Slam by a male player.

The 34-year-old's announcement came just four days after he had cast doubt on his participation at the Games. The Serb had always insisted he would think twice if the Covid-19 protocols in Japan became too strict and if fans were banned.

 

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