Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid prevents him from entering Canada, has officially withdrawn from the Masters 1000 ATP taking place in Montreal from August 8 to 14, the organization reported.
The same case is currently happening in Cincinnati ATP Masters 1000 and the US Openfourth and final Grand Slam of the season, which will take place in New York from August 29 to September 11.
Because the United States also requires people to show proof of vaccination to cross the border.
In January 2022, Djokovic was deported from Australia, where he went to try to play the Australian Open.
Montreal event director, Eugene Lepierre, He warned a few days ago that “the Canadian government will either change the rules about vaccines or roll up its sleeves and get vaccinated. But I don’t think either of these scenarios is realistic. “
German Oscar Otte also withdrew, benefiting Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi and the Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgioswho will go directly into the draw that will be drawn on Friday.
The British Andy Murray will benefit from an invitation to the tournament, as will Belgian David Goffin and Canadians Vasek Pospisil. and Alexis Galarneau.
Source: La Verdad
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