A couple of weeks ago, the Italian newspaper la Repubblica broke the news of Giorgi being investigated for having produced fake vaccination certificates for COVID-19. She took the step to be eligible to play in tournaments around the world as most countries had made it mandatory for players to show proof of vaccination to participate in events.
In the latest developments in the case, Dr. Grillone, who has confessed to her crime, told another Italian daily Corriere del Veneto that she was the family doctor for Giorgis and that none of them were vaccinated against coronavirus. She added that the 66th-ranked player had earlier approached her for fake vaccine certificates for COVID-19.
A number of people are said to be under investigation by police, including rapper and singer Francesca Calearo, popularly known as Madame, and the entire Giorgi family.
Camila Giorgi to participate in Australia’s Adelaide International 2
Amidst the controversy, Camila Giorgi has arrived in Australia to participate in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Before that, she will be playing in the WTA 250 Adelaide International 2, where she will begin her 2023 season as a qualifier.
Giorgi is set to face World No. 45 Sorana Cirstea of Romania in their first qualifying match on Saturday, January 7. It remains to be seen whether the ongoing investigation will have any impact on her participation in Down Under.
The 31-year-old participated in several tournaments in countries where proof of vaccination against the coronavirus was mandatory. These included two Majors as well — the 2022 Australian Open and the 2022 US Open.
Vaccination was a hot topic in the tennis world throughout 2022, courtesy of Novak Djokovic, who stood by his claim of not getting the jab at any and all costs. Although Australia no longer requires players to be vaccinated, Giorgi could face severe punishment if found guilty.
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