Just days after missing the Australian Open and being deported from Australia because he was unvaccinated, Novak Djokovic, found out he may be barred from the next Grand Slam tournament on the tennis calendar, as well.A new vaccine pass law was approved France’s parliament on Sunday.
It will require proof of vaccination to enter public buildings including sports venues, restaurants, cafes and cinemas. According to ESPN, the country’s Sports Ministry said Monday there would be no exemptions allowed, even if it meant the world’s No.
1 tennis player missing the French Open.“The rule is simple. The vaccine pass will be imposed, as soon as the law is promulgated, in establishments that were already subject to the health pass,” a statement from the ministry read.“This will apply to everyone who is a spectator or a professional sportsperson.
And this until further notice.”There was a ray of hope for Djokovic, however, as he chases his 21st Grand Slam title.“Now, as far as Roland Garros is concerned, it’s in May.
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