Jan 12, 2022, 01:45pm.
As tennis star Novak Djokovic faces problems defending his Australian Open title over the controversy over his Australian visa, the problem could follow him as he tries to set a new record for most Grand Slam wins.
The US Open will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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The French Sports Minister told a radio station last week that French health protocols would allow a person like Novak Djokovic to enter the country for a major event, even if they were unvaccinated.
The French government is making exceptions for high-level professional athletes who are taking part in major sporting events in countries where the virus is active, but Serbia is on a list of countries where unvaccinated travelers are not allowed.
Travelers to England don't have to bevaccinated against coronaviruses if they test negative for the virus within two days of their arrival, but they have to stay in England for 10 days.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Forbes, but last year competitors were not asked to show proof of vaccination, and the tournament has not indicated it will change its policy.
The U.S. Open is one of the toughest tournaments for a foreign player to compete in, as nearly all foreign visitors are required to prove they are fully vaccine-free before boarding a flight.
Emergency travelers with no access to a vaccine and people with no access to a vaccine are exceptions to the order.
Even if he were allowed to travel to the U.S., he would not be allowed to play in New York City because of the city's vaccine mandate.
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If he wins one of the tournaments, he will break a tie with Roger and Rafael for the most Grand Slam titles. It is unclear if he will be allowed to defend his Australian Open title. The Australian government still has the power to deport him on public health and safety grounds despite the judge's decision to overturn his visa cancellation. Australian officials are investigating inconsistencies in his travel documents.
The positive covid test, in-person events, and travel documents of Novak Djokovic are included in his biography.
While being covid Positive, Fresh Questions were raised about his test.
Australia is considering a second Visa Cancelation, which is said to be under investigation by Djokovic.