Wimbledon has begun to appear as Novak Djokovic’s final refuge after the French government threatened him with exclusion from the French Open.
Paris’s Sports Ministry declared that elite unjabbed athletes will not be allowed to travel without a vaccine health card in order to participate in Roland Garros and other events.
It could further limit the choices for world number 1, 34 who is also at risk of being banned from the US. It is expected that the US Open will follow in the footsteps of Indian Wells and Miami’s spring events, which make it compulsory to be jabbed.
Wimbledon is now the only Grand Slam in which Novak Djokovic could add on to his 20 titles
Djokovic might have problems at US Open or French Open. Both, as well as the Australian Open consider allowing athletes to compete without being attacked by Covid.
So Wimbledon may become Djokovic’s only chance to add to his Grand Slam tally of 20. Djokovic’s All England Club says it is too early for them to decide on a position, and will continue to follow government policy. It also raises the possibility of Djokovic playing at Queen’s this summer.
Djokovic returned to Belgrade Monday, and his clothing sponsor Lacoste stated that they will be speaking with him.
‘We will be in touch with Novak to review the events that have accompanied his presence in Australia,’ a statement read.