Serbian Novak Djokovic will be able to defend his Roland Garros title, despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, after the French government announced the abolition of this requirement to participate in international competitions.
The Prime Minister, Jean Castex, assured this Thursday that the vaccination pass, which requires having the complete schedule of vaccines to access most public places, will no longer be mandatory as of March 14.
Although the head of government indicated that there will be some exceptions, such as health facilities, residences for the elderly or establishments with vulnerable personnel, did not include sports venues among them.
On January 17, the Sports Minister, Roxana Maracineanu, closed Djokovic’s door to Roland Garros, from May 27 to June 12, due to his refusal to be vaccinated while the health passport was mandatory.
the Serbian, who was already lost due to his refusal to be immunized at the last Australian Openthus saw how the doors of another Grand Slam were closing, which in the last edition he won for the second time after defeating the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
Djokovic will also be able to participate in the Masters 1,000 in Monaco, his city of residence, where the same rules apply as in France. This tournament will start on April 9. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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