By Charlie Carmichael-
Novak Djokovic faces a major uncertainty over participation in respective tournaments, after what appeared to be an ultimatum from the director of the Monte Carlo Masters.
The talented tennis player is set to play in Dubai next week, where vaccination is not mandatory, but may face a whole different set of problems when it comes to playing in France.
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The Monte-Carlo Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, a commune that borders on Monaco. Whether Djokavic features in that tournament will depend on how natters develop.
As things stand, the French government has adopted a very stringent policy requiring double vaccination and booster requirement for entry into the country, and also into many parts of French social life like cafes, restaurants, and theatres.
Tournament director Zeljko Franulovic is uncertain if Djokovic will be able to feature.
“If he meets the health requirements of the French government, we will be happy to host him,” said Franulovic.
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ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi is hopeful that Djokovic will be competing at the event.
“Novak has already planned to play in Dubai, so of course this is good news,” he said.
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“We want to see Novak happy and healthy, and we want to see him play. We want the best players for the best tournaments and Monte Carlo is one of them. It’s one of the most important events on the calendar.
“Hopefully, we’ll get a full house. We hope to leave Covid behind us as soon as possible. Honestly, we are hearing good news. We may be seeing the end of the tunnel. We’re moving in the right direction to put this terrible pandemic behind us.”
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