The Italian tennis star is under investigation for allegedly using FAKE Covid vaccination papers to enter the country… as she prepares to play at the Australian Open this month
- Camila Giorgi is said to have used a fake Vax certificate to enter Australia in 2022
- The Italian tennis star’s doctor admitted to issuing fake vaccination cards
- The doctor claimed that Giorgi was never vaccinated and looked for a fake certificate
- The world number 66 reached the third round of the Australian Open last year
Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi is under investigation for allegedly using a fake Covid vaccination card to enter Australia in 2022 as she prepares to compete in this month’s Open.
Giorgi’s family doctor, Daniela Grillone, was arrested in February and accused of administering hundreds of fake serums and pads to high-profile Italians.
In December, Italian newspaper a Repubblica revealed that 31-year-old Giorgi was being investigated by police for allegedly using a fake certificate – and now the doctor under fire has claimed the tennis star had not been vaccinated.
Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi, who is currently in Australia, is under investigation for allegedly using a fake Covid vaccination card in 2022
Giorgi’s family doctor, Daniela Grillone, was arrested in February and accused of administering hundreds of fake serums and pads to high-profile Italians
“The Giorgi family has been my treatment for a long time,” she told the Italian daily Corriere del Veneto.
“Camila Giorgi suffered from what is known as tennis elbow. Shortly before the start of summer, she came to ask about the possibility of receiving false certificates for all mandatory vaccinations and the Covid vaccine.
“I can confirm with absolute certainty that none of the vaccines against the Giorgi family were actually administered. I have not received any payment in this case.
“I am deeply upset and apologize for my action.”
Giorgi (pictured) played at the Australian Open last year and reached the third round, eventually losing to Aussie Ash Barty in straight sets
Giorgi, who is ranked No. 66 in the world, played at the Australian Open last year and reached the third round where he eventually lost to Aussie Ash Barty in straight sets.
The Italian also played in three tournaments in the United States – a country where proof of vaccination is a requirement for entry.
Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic made global headlines after being deported from Australia after arriving in the country without a vaccination against COVID-19.
Djokovic’s principles of not taking the Covid jab have done significant damage to his own ambitions, as his refusal to meet eligibility requirements cost him two chances to win Grand Slam titles last year.
Giorgi played at the Adelaide International on Saturday and lost in qualifying
In November, the Australian government granted the Serb a visa to travel to the Grand Slam event, saying it had decided to reverse the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa after considering all relevant factors.
Giorgi is back in Australia and made her Adelaide International debut on Saturday but lost in qualifying.
She is gearing up to compete next at the Australian Open, which begins January 16 in Melbourne.