Rafael Nadal says he would welcome Novak Djokovic playing Grand Slams if he can do so unvaccinated

Rafa Nadal will have no problem seeing Novak Djokovic take part in Grand Slams if he can do so unvaccinated. Djokovic has not yet taken any of the available vaccines against Covid-19 and looks unlikely to do so, meaning his participation in the next Grand Slam of the year at Roland Garros looks in doubt given current regulations in France.

Ad/> But if the Serb can find a way to enter there or the following majors at Wimbledon or the US Open, Nadal — though clear in his own mind that vaccination is the way out of the pandemic — is prepared to welcome his old rival back into the pack. TennisDjokovic in Dubai: What to expect from his return? What has he said?2 HOURS AGO Nadal, speaking in Acapulco where he plays Denis Kudla in the first round on Tuesday, said: «It will affect Novak's [Grand Slam] history if he can't play.

»It will affect him, not the Grand Slams themselves. «Whoever wins the most Slams — it will be what it will be.

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«There are many people that have suffered, but if Novak can play the Grand Slams unvaccinated, then he is welcome.» Nadal became the first male player to reach 21 Grand Slams by winning the Australian Open in January, but he does not admit to feeling any different. He said: «Absolutely