It’s been in the making for a few weeks and now it’s official: Novak Djokovic will not participate in the US Open, held in New York from August 29 to September 11. The Serb announced the news on Thursday (August 25th) by “declaring a withdrawal” on his social networks: “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to travel to New York for the US Open this time. Thanks to #NoleFam for your messages of love and support. Good luck to my fellow gamers! I will keep my form and positive spirit and look forward to the opportunity to compete again. See you in the world of tennis!“Novak Djokovic, who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, cannot travel to the United States due to American laws requiring a full vaccination schedule for foreign travelers.
This Friday, August 26, columnistsEstelle Noon He reacted to the Novak Djokovic case. When asked whether it was logical or scandalous for the Serb not to qualify for the US Open, Thierry Moreau shared a clear view. former columnist don’t touch my tv He then pointed to Novak Djokovic’s refusal to be vaccinated since the onset of the health crisis: “We’ve been told a lot, ‘Be careful, it’s a vaccine, we don’t know what to give’. Today, 67% of the world’s population has received at least one dose. There are 12.5 billion doses distributed, so we know there are no side effects. When you go on vacation to Asia, you are required to have a yellow fever vaccination. There are a number of mandatory vaccinations when you go to Africa. No problem.“
Thus, Thierry Moreau confirms that Novak Djokovic is not given any privileges: “We respect the rules of a country that vaccinates you to enter the territory, whether it’s Covid or something else. It’s a rule, we respect that, and since it’s Mr. Djokovic, I don’t see why we’d make an exception.“A reasoning shared by Daniel Riolo: “If you have a rule that says ‘you can’t enter the area without a vaccine’, why leave it to him? If the rule is ‘return to the vaccinated country’… As Thierry said, there are many countries where you cannot go if you do not have another vaccine.“
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Source: Programme Television
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