UPDATE: Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic's participation in this year's French and Madrid Opens is uncertain after officials confirmed foreign athletes must comply with local pandemic rules
French sports minister Roxana Maracineanu leaves a cabinet meeting In Paris on Jan. 15. Photo: Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images
All athletes, including those from foreign countries, must be vaccinated to compete in events held in France, French sports minister Roxana MaracineanuIt's unclear what the mandate will mean for Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's ability defend his French Open title in May.after an appeals court in the country revoked his visa for being unvaccinated.
The world men's tennis No. 1 can't defend his Australian Open title in the tournament, which began in Melbourne on Monday. The new vaccine mandate comes roughly a month before the country hosts the Six Nations rugby tournament.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday that Djokovic would have to comply with the country's pandemic requirements to enter the country to play at the Madrid Open, which begins in April, as he praised Australia for its decision against the 34-year-old.
"Now, as far as Roland Garros is concerned, it's in May. The situation may change between now and then and we hope that it will be more favourable. So we'll see, but clearly there is no exemption," the ministry said, according to
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