Novak Djokovic could face similar troubles at French Open after new vaccine legislation

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Novak Djokovic’s hopes of earning his record 21st Grand Slam title and extending his record at the Australian Open came to a disastrous end when he was deported from the country on Sunday, but the World No. 1 stands to lose more as French officials announced similar travel restrictions that could impact his participation at Roland Garros later this year.  

Lawmakers in France approved new legislation on Sunday that will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter public spaces like restaurants and cafes, building upon a previous law that required unvaccinated individuals to show proof of a negative test result, according to France24. 

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The French Sports Ministry backed the new law on Monday, adding that there would be no exemptions – an area of confusion for Djokovic who was previously granted a medical exemption on the basis that he had recently contracted COVID-19.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Dadswell, File)

"This will apply to everyone who is a spectator or a professional sportsperson. And this until further notice," the ministry said, via Reuters. 

The new law could complicate things for Djokovic if he remains unvaccinated ahead of the French Open but the ministry added, with the tournament several months away, the policies could change. 

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