Novak Djokovic to play Wimbledon despite not being vaccinated against COVID

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The vaccination rules have been relaxed for Wimbledon, giving world number one Novak Djokovic the chance to defend his title. 7NEWS

will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

World No.1 Djokovic, missed the Australian Open in January after being deported because he was not vaccinated against the illness caused by the coronavirus that has led to the deaths of millions during the pandemic that began in 2020.During the annual spring briefing ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on June 27, Bolton said “whilst, of course, it is encouraged” that all players get vaccinated, “it will not be a condition of entry to compete” at the grass-court grand slam tournament this year.

The US Tennis Association has said it will follow whatever governmental rules are in place regarding COVID-19 vaccination status when the US Open is held starting in late August. Six of Djokovic’s trophies came at Wimbledon, including victories each of the past three times the tournament was held - in 2018, 2019 and 2021. It was not held in 2020 because of the pandemic.Credit:After what happened in Australia, Djokovic said he would be willing to sit out other grand slam tournaments if getting vaccinated was a requirement to compete.

 

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Looks like he won

My son diagnosed myocarditis the day after 21st Bd. Sick 7 mths after 1st Pfitzer jab. Rep League player since 13 yo. Trained 3-4 times a week, now can't walk his dog without chest pain. No appetite, 8kg wght loss, No sleep, Anxious always. Why won't MSM ever cover these stories?

My son diagnosed myocarditis the day after 21st Bd. Sick 7 mths after 1st Pfitzer jab. Rep League player since 13 yo. Trained 3-4 times a week, now can't walk his dog without chest pain. No appetite, 8kg wght loss, No sleep, Anxious always. Why won't MSM ever cover these stories?

The Brits have invaded all but 22 countries in the world. Have they ever been banned in sports?

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