"Let him play! It’s INSANE to not let one of the healthiest people on earth compete" - Jason Vale on Novak Djokovic possibly missing US Open 2022
Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic emerged victorious at Wimbledon last week; the former World No.1 beat Nick Kyrgios in the final to win his seventh title at SW19 and 21st Grand Slam overall. But the only fly in the ointment is that Djokovic will likely not be able to participate at the US Open this year, thus depriving him of the chance to fight for a 22nd Major and draw level with Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic has repeatedly stated that he's not willing to get vaccinated. And the current COVID-19 vaccination mandate for travelers to enter America makes it impossible for the Serb to participate in the year's last Grand Slam.
Many believe that Djokovic should be given an exemption, and motivational speaker, author and lifestyle coach Jason Vale is one of them.
The Brit, who took to Twitter to voice his displeasure, believes that Djokovic should be given an exemption given how fit he is.
"Let him play! It’s INSANE to not let one of the healthiest people on earth compete. Remember folks, if you’re vaccinated it DOESN’T stop you passing it or getting it so what possible ‘logic’ or ‘science’ is there in this decision? @DjokerNole," Vale wrote.
Let him play! It’s INSANE to not let one of the healthiest people on earth compete. Remember folks, if you’re vaccinated it DOESN’T stop you passing it or getting it so what possible ‘logic’ or ‘science’ is there in this decision? @DjokerNole apple.news/AVzRMoz_ZTv-wy…
Plenty of uncertainity surrounding Novak Djokovic's participation at the US Open this year
Flushing Meadows has been one of Novak Djokovic's happy hunting grounds. He has won the tournament thrice (2011, 2015 and 2018) and finished as the runner-up six times.
The Serb lost to Daniil Medvedev in the final last year, when he was on the verge of completing a Calendar Grand Slam.
Vaccination mandates for foreign travelers entering the US are a major stumbling block for Djokovic's participation in the New York Major this year. The public has been divided on the idea of the Serb getting an exemption, with some backing the idea by bringing up the example of NBA players residing and playing in New York being given an exemption.
It remains to be seen if the US government makes any changes or relaxations in the rules before the end of August, which is when the US Open is scheduled to start.
STAT: Novak Djokovic is the first man in history to win two different Grand Slam tournaments at least seven times each.
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Roland Garros: 🏆🏆
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