No vaccine_ no French Open for Djokovic_ says French Sports ministry
Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the Sports Ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France's new vaccine pass law.
World number one Djokovic_ who has not been vaccinated against COVID-19_ was deported from Australia on Sunday before the first Grand Slam tournament of the year after losing a court case to have the cancellation of his visa overturned.
France's vaccine pass law_ approved by parliament on Sunday_ will require people to have a certificate of vaccination to enter public places such as restaurants_ cafes_ cinemas and long-distance trains.
"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_" the ministry said.
"This will apply to everyone who is a spectator or a professional sportsperson. And this until further notice.
"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's no exemption."
Serbian Djokovic_ who was barred from bidding to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open_ has refused to vaccinate and was criticised for attending public events last month after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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