Novak Djokovic will be able to go to Roland Garros: vaccination pass requirement suspended in France | RMMD | SPORTS

As a result of the controversy that he starred in Australia, Novak Djokovic was honest and stated that he will play official tournaments in countries that do allow him to enter without being vaccinated against the coronavirus. Last January, the tennis player entered the oceanic country, but was deported for not being inoculated against COVID-19.

After that, the United Kingdom (Wimbledon), the United States (US Open) and France (Roland Garros), venues of the other Grand Slam tournaments, warned the Serbian that they will not open the doors of their territories to him. However, this Thursday, the number 2 in the world (he lost the top of the ATP ranking last week) received great news regarding one of these championships.

‘Nole’ will be able to enter France to play in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 (April 9-17) and Roland Garros (May 22 to June 5). This, after the announcement made by Prime Minister Jean Castex. The government representative confirmed the suspension of the vaccination pass from next March 14.

“The situation is improving thanks to our collective efforts. The conditions are in place for a new phase of relaxation of measures. As of Monday, March 14, we will suspend the application of the vaccination pass where appropriate. The second measure on the same date will be the end of the mandatory use of a mask, except in public passenger transport.Castex reported in a conversation with the TF1 medium.

Thus, Djokovic will be able to defend the title at the French Open. Last season, the Serb beat Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Also, Novak has at hand the opportunity to catch up with Rafael Nadal in the number of Grand Slam trophies conquered. In Australia, the Spaniard got the number 21 and left behind ‘Nole’ and Roger Federer, both with 20.

After leaving Australia, the tennis player missed the opportunity to make a big debut in the new season. In fact, the Serbian debut in 2022 only occurred in February during the ATP 500 tournament in Dubai. In the United Arab Emirates, Djokovic beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti and Russian Karen Khachanov.

However, Novak fell against the Czech Jiri Vesely (he reached the final, but lost it to the Russian Andrey Rublev). Precisely, that stumble cost him the number one in the world, which now officially belongs to the Russian Daniil Medvedev since Monday of this week.