Novak Djokovic may be unable to compete at Roland Garros if the current scenario remains the same. The French Minister of Sports, Roxana Maracineanu, announced that there will be no exemption from the new law requiring a vaccination passport in the country. Despite the possibility of the athlete not participating in Roland Garros, you can enjoy the best odds on the market through the best betting platform, VIP-IBC.
The world number one, who was not vaccinated against COVID-19, was deported from Australia on Sunday before the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, had even started, after losing a court case to reverse the cancellation of his visa.
France’s vaccine law, passed by parliament on Sunday, will require people to have a vaccination certificate to enter public places such as restaurants, cafes, cinemas, and long-distance trains.
“The rule is simple. The vaccine passport will be imposed, as soon as the law is enacted, on establishments that were already subject,” Roxana Maracineanu said. “This applies to everyone who is a spectator or professional sportsman. And that is until further notice.”
“Now, as far as Roland Garros is concerned, it will only be in May. The situation may change from here on and we hope it will be more favorable. We will see. But certainly, there will be no exemption.”
Serbian Novak Djokovic, who was deported from Australia and barred from playing in his 21st Grand Slam title, refused to vaccinate and was criticized for attending public events last month after testing positive for COVID-19.