All Big tournaments Djokovic would have to skip without the certificate

[UnforcedTerror]

Australian Open

French Open

Indian Wells

Rome

Paris

ATP Finals

I'm not sure about the rest but I assume he would be allowed to play Miami, Monte Carlo and Wimbledon. He will skip Madrid for Belgrade.

That leaves us with

Canada, Cincy, New York and Shanghai.

We need more info from our Canadian and American friends.

 

[Ledigs]

NY will 100% not let him

 

[sometennisdot]

Not sure you can expect the other tournaments to be so stubborn

 

[sometennisdot]

NY will 100% not let him

They will, it´s USA, so higher ranked people always find a way no matter what

 

[guanzishou]

So, is the whole planet banana?

 

[Ledigs]

They will, it´s USA, so higher ranked people always find a way no matter what

Americans aren’t big tennis fans. If they aren’t letting NBA players play which is a much more popular sport, they won’t let djokovic play under the roof

 

[The Blond Blur]

Pretty sure you need to be vaccinated for Canada so that’s a miss. You definitely need to be vaccinated for the USO. Kyrie Irving can’t play home games right now because he’s not vaccinated. No way would they let Joker play and not Kyrie. Would love to get @Lleytonstation opinion on this

 

[Krish872007]

He could get a few more timely exemptions for RG and maybe the US Open

 

[DIMI_D]

NY will 100% not let him

They don’t even let Kyrie Irving play in NY American citizen they aren’t letting novak play

 

[DIMI_D]

Novak will have to get the jab soon will beg the question why he didn’t before all of this pretty ridiculous massive error on his and his teams part

 

[Checkmate]

Wimbledon babyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

 

[The Blond Blur]

He could get a few more timely exemptions for RG and maybe the US Open

Right cuz that plan worked out so great the first time...

 

[Krish872007]

Novak will have to get the jab soon will beg the question why he didn’t before all of this pretty ridiculous massive error on his and his teams part

He has 2 options now
- "Do a Tsitsipas" and get jabbed for the sake of being able to compete, even though he may not believe in it
- "Do a Sandgren" and only show up for Wimbledon and a couple of other choice events (though Sandgren probably also has scar tissue from his most recent outings at the AO)

I don't know if he'll be prepared to get into another situation where he has to fight it out in court

 

[Krish872007]

Right cuz that plan worked out so great the first time...

I meant to say "timely exemptions" in there, quotes intended

 

[DIMI_D]

He has 2 options now
- "Do a Tsitsipas" and get jabbed for the sake of being able to compete, even though he may not believe in it
- "Do a Sandgren" and only show up for Wimbledon and a couple of other choice events (though Sandgren probably also has scar tissue from his most recent outings at the AO)

I don't know if he'll be prepared to get into another situation where he has to fight it out in court

He will get the jab there is no choice

 

[DIMI_D]

That’s why he will look stupid he backed himself into a corner

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Add all US tournaments

 

[helterskelter]

He will get the jab there is no choice

You know what else will happen? He will be fine after taking the jab, with minimal to no side effects from it.

 

[DIMI_D]

You know what else will happen? He will be fine after taking the jab, with minimal to no side effects from it.

Correct

 

[Rozroz]

the more the better.
get the fkn vaccine, man.

 

[helterskelter]

Correct

Almost like he made a mountain out of a molehill and cost himself the chance of defending the Australian Open for nothing. By the way, almost certainly his last chance of winning a Slam in four straight years gone, too.

 

[DIMI_D]

Almost like he made a mountain out of a molehill and cost himself the chance of defending the Australian Open for nothing. By the way, almost certainly his last chance of winning a Slam in four straight years gone, too.

They will prob let him in next year

 

[DIMI_D]

When he is vaccinated

 

[vex]

Australian Open

French Open

Indian Wells

Rome

Paris

ATP Finals

I'm not sure about the rest but I assume he would be allowed to play Miami, Monte Carlo and Wimbledon. He will skip Madrid for Belgrade.

That leaves us with

Canada, Cincy, New York and Shanghai.

We need more info from our Canadian and American friends.

Bro no chance of USO

 

[Dartagnan64]

Canada requires vaccination for foreigners to enter at both air and land borders In addition to a negative PCR test within 72 hrs.
that being said we have a pretty leaky border and many have just entered, taken the fine and never paid it.

 

[ibbi]

Miami will not only allow him in, they will crown him king and throw him a parade.

 

[Kralingen]

The issue for Novak is that principle or not, I believe he’s had the Omicron variant (if in fact that test was actually real on December 16th) - at the very least he has publicly declared he’s had it.

And honestly, Omicron antibodies >>> any vaccine out there right now. So he might actually feel justified in not needing to get a vaccine before RG if we stick to the wonky principled world he lives in.

what I’m alluding to is that retirement is a much larger possibility than we want to imagine because vaccine mandates will exist until the end of 2022 at the very least.

 

[ImmorTAL Big 3]

Australian Open

French Open

Indian Wells

Rome

Paris

ATP Finals

I'm not sure about the rest but I assume he would be allowed to play Miami, Monte Carlo and Wimbledon. He will skip Madrid for Belgrade.

That leaves us with

Canada, Cincy, New York and Shanghai.

We need more info from our Canadian and American friends.

I ve got 1 question why have you only listed IW but not Miami,Cincinnati and US open.I mean they all are in the same country and it's logical same rules or there is something i miss

 

[Checkmate]

The issue for Novak is that principle or not, I believe he’s had the Omicron variant (if in fact that test was actually real on December 16th) - at the very least he has publicly declared he’s had it.

And honestly, Omicron antibodies >>> any vaccine out there right now. So he might actually feel justified in not needing to get a vaccine before RG if we stick to the wonky principled world he lives in.

what I’m alluding to is that retirement is a much larger possibility than we want to imagine because vaccine mandates will exist until the end of 2022 at the very least.

I think he could retire at Wimbledon this year if Nadal doesn't reach 21 before it.

 

[Kralingen]

I think he could retire at Wimbledon this year if Nadal doesn't reach 21 before it.

Could still probably qualify for the ATP finals with just the 2000 points from Wimby and a couple non-mandate 250/500s lol

 

[Lorenn]

I ve got 1 question why have you only listed IW but not Miami,Cincinnati and US open.I mean they all are in the same country and it's logical same rules or there is something i miss

The US is a Union of 50 States. Some rules are Federal and apply to all States. Some rules are at the State Level. States which are heavily one politcal party or the other will tend to have vastly different rules.

 

[Thriller]

The issue for Novak is that principle or not, I believe he’s had the Omicron variant (if in fact that test was actually real on December 16th) - at the very least he has publicly declared he’s had it.

And honestly, Omicron antibodies >>> any vaccine out there right now. So he might actually feel justified in not needing to get a vaccine before RG if we stick to the wonky principled world he lives in.

what I’m alluding to is that retirement is a much larger possibility than we want to imagine because vaccine mandates will exist until the end of 2022 at the very least.

The 1st Omicron case in Serbia was recorded on the 23rd December. Djokovic tested positive on the 16th. He didn't have Omicron, if he had anything at all ....

 

[weakera]

Why would he be allowed to play Miami? There is a vaccine requirement for all foreigners to all of the United States.

Indian Wells, Miami, US Open AND (*gasp*) -- yes, the Laver Cup are ALL out.

 

[GabeT]

Is FO requirement confirmed? I understand that as a resident of Monaco all he needs is a negative PCR test and (maybe?) 10 days isolation

 

[GabeT]

The US is a Union of 50 States. Some rules are Federal and apply to all States. Some rules are at the State Level. States which are heavily one politcal party or the other will tend to have vastly different rules.

Entry to the US is a federal matter, states don’t decide

 

[Kralingen]

Why would he be allowed to play Miami? There is a vaccine requirement for all foreigners to all of the United States.

Indian Wells, Miami, US Open AND (*gasp*) -- yes, the Laver Cup are ALL out.

I believe DeSantis can override that with a personal sponsorship granting entry to Florida, and he very well may do so, in some sort of ‘24 campaigning stunt

 

[weakera]

I believe DeSantis can override that with a personal sponsorship of some sort to Florida and he very well may do so in some sort of ‘24 campaigning stunt

Not a state level matter. The rule itself can be challenged in federal court, like Trump's muslim ban for example, but a state can't override it.

 

[Ledigs]

Entry to the US is a federal matter, states don’t decide

Right, he’d have to pass federal then state then local requirements.
So federal Djoker doesn’t qualify to get in.
Florida and Miami would likely let him play.

New York State I’m not sure.
New York City requires vaccinations for players I think?

 

[aldeayeah]

You know what else will happen? He will be fine after taking the jab, with minimal to no side effects from it.

He will take the jab, win no more slams and his people will somehow blame the jab for that. Let him stick to his guns lol.

 

[GabeT]

Right, he’d have to pass federal then state then local requirements.
So federal Djoker doesn’t qualify to get in.
Florida and Miami would likely let him play.

New York State I’m not sure.
New York City requires vaccinations for players I think?

If the US changed its rules to allow unvaccinated foreigners it could be the case that different rules at the state/city/tourney level could mean he could play some tournaments in the US but not others. But right now all are barred to him.

 

[Ledigs]

If the US changed its rules to allow unvaccinated foreigners it could be the case that different rules at the state/city/tourney level could mean he could play some tournaments in the US but not others. But right now all are barred to him.

Correct

 

[Intensidad]

The US is a Union of 50 States. Some rules are Federal and apply to all States. Some rules are at the State Level. States which are heavily one politcal party or the other will tend to have vastly different rules.

Yes, but just like with the Australia situation, the individual states' policies on vaccination don't supersede the federal government's requirement that all foreign citizens entering the United States be vaccinated. He can't play those tournaments if he can't get into the country.

 

[GabeT]

Sigh, so frustrating as a Novak fan

 

[Lorenn]

Yes, but just like with the Australia situation, the individual states' policies on vaccination don't supersede the federal government's requirement that all foreign citizens entering the United States be vaccinated. He can't play those tournaments if he can't get into the country.

States and the Federal Gov fight over what is legal and illegal on a regular basis. Covid rules are normally only executive actions not legislative. It is subject to change rather quickly. The Supreme Court just recently overturned some federal mandates.(over simplification)

 

[ccmtennis]

They will, it´s USA, so higher ranked people always find a way no matter what

nope, I attended IW a few months back , there are no exceptions . They didn't even allow young kiddos without a vax

 

[Intensidad]

States and the Federal Gov fight over what is legal and illegal on a regular basis. Covid rules are normally only executive actions not legislative. It is subject to change rather quickly. The Supreme Court just recently overturned some federal mandates.(over simplification)

1. It doesn't matter what states and the federal government fight over. Florida can't sue the federal government to allow its own vaccination rules to apply to border entry. States have no authority, constitutionally or statutorily, to determine border policy in any way. See Article I of the Constitution.

2. Executive actions can be challenged, for sure. But national security and border policy is, again given to the federal government in the Constitution itself, and that authority is delegated to the federal agencies. Actions of federal agencies (e.g. that result from executive orders) performed under that legislatively and constitutionally delegated authority is law. Law does not only mean legislation.

3. The Supreme Court overturned the broad mandate for vaccination for large private employers. They did not overturn it for everyone, like healthcare workers. And they did not rule that vaccine mandates broadly (e.g. requirements to be vaccinated to dine in a restaurant) cannot be implemented.

4. The Supreme Court is extremely unlikely to overturn vaccine mandates on foreign nationals entering the country.

 

[InsideOut900]

I believe DeSantis can override that with a personal sponsorship granting entry to Florida, and he very well may do so, in some sort of ‘24 campaigning stunt

So let's basically have Australia 2.0

 

[Gazelle]

You know what else will happen? He will be fine after taking the jab, with minimal to no side effects from it.

Can you guarantee that?

 

[happyandbob]

Canada requires vaccination for foreigners to enter at both air and land borders In addition to a negative PCR test within 72 hrs.
that being said we have a pretty leaky border and many have just entered, taken the fine and never paid it.

He's "going to Alaska", he swears!

 

[Lleytonstation]

Pretty sure you need to be vaccinated for Canada so that’s a miss. You definitely need to be vaccinated for the USO. Kyrie Irving can’t play home games right now because he’s not vaccinated. No way would they let Joker play and not Kyrie. Would love to get @Lleytonstation opinion on this

Can't play Canada as of now.