Countries have tightened their epidemic prevention policies, and Deyo's participation in the US Open and the French Open is also hanging

Following being turned away from the Australian Open without vaccination, Serbian tennis star Djokovic is facing losing the qualification for the French Open and the US Open.

According to the U.S. Sports and Entertainment News Network (ESPN) reported on the 18th, after being persuaded to return by Australia, Djokovic returned to Serbia on Monday (17th) local time.

Although he has been treated like a "hero" across the country, his journey this season is still full of uncertainties, such as the upcoming French Open in May.

The French parliament passed an latest vaccine bill on Sunday (16th) local time, stipulating that anyone entering public places such as stadiums and restaurants must have a vaccination certificate. At the same time, adults should not use a negative nucleic acid test report in lieu of a vaccine certificate.

This decision is undoubtedly another blow to Deyo, who has not yet been vaccinated.

"As far as the May Open is concerned, this provision applies to any spectator and athlete." French Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu wrote on social media. "The situation may change, and we hope that the regulations will be a little more relaxed, but for now, there are no exceptions."

Earlier this month, Marathignanu expressed hope that unvaccinated athletes would be exempted from playing in a closed loop. Now a paper paper from the French government has completely ruined the plan.

Christophe Castaner, France's former interior minister, said in an interview with local media that "if there is no vaccination, Djokovic should not expect to play in France." ”

Judging by the current situation, if the French government does not make any compromises, then Djokovic is very likely to miss the opportunity to compete for his 21st Grand Slam trophy again.

In addition, Djokovic may miss a series of events held in the United States due to immigration problems, including the US Open, Indian Wells Open and Miami Open.

CBS noted that non-U.S. citizens who want to enter the country must provide sufficient vaccination certificates, "although there are exceptions, deyo is clearly not among them."

Even if the exemption is granted, unvaccinated athletes will not be able to compete under the New York State Department of Health's epidemic prevention policy. For example, Irving of the NBA Nets can only play away games at present.

On 16 December 2021, Djokovic tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time and then applied to the Australian Open for a vaccine exemption (the Australian Open stipulates that people diagnosed with the new crown virus can postpone vaccination for up to 6 months).

However, after entering the country, he encountered the embarrassing situation of the cancellation of the vaccine exemption, the confiscation of the visa, and even the news that he was arrested for "lying about the entry information" at one point.

Although the Serbian government intervened to mediate at the first time, it still failed to help Djokovic win the case. Serbian President Vucic said the court hearing in Australia was "a farce full of lies".

It is worth noting that in addition to the Serbian stars, this year's first Grand Slam tournament, there are also a number of unvaccinated players to eat the "closed door". These include Czech Volakova, American Tenes Sandgren and France's Pierre Hugo Herbert.

ESPN pointed out that about 5% of the world's top 100 men's and women's singles players have not been vaccinated. Their outlook for the season is not optimistic.

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