Tim Henman believes Novak Djokovic will be able to play at Wimbledon this year even if he remains unvaccinated.

[Frenchy-Player]

Currently, people are able to enter sports venues in the UK without a vaccination and Henman believes this will remain the case come June.
When asked if Djokovic will be unable to grace SW19’s hallowed turf, Henman, who is on the Wimbledon committee, told BBC Radio Four: “I don’t think so.
"To get into the UK at the moment, those are the guidelines the Championship will be following at this stage.
“At this moment in time [rules about participation in the tournament are] going to be government-led.”

Tim Henman makes Djokovic Wimbledon declaration despite Covid vaccine chaos

Tim Henman believes Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at Wimbledon this year

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[TheNachoMan]

I’ve always maintained that Timothy Henry Henman OBE is the greatest British player since Fred Perry.

 

[Backspin1183]

I’ve always maintained that Timothy Henry Henman OBE is the greatest British player since Fred Perry.

 

[junior74]

Will he be unvexed? Hardly.

 

[Mustard]

It won't be up to anyone in tennis if the government decides otherwise.

 

[TheNachoMan]

I don’t think Tim would lose 0-6 1-6 to Batista

 

[Hitman]

Legitimacy will return...I want to see him F5 someone

 

[I Am Finnish]

Tim Henman is @Lleytonstation

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Cool story, Tim.

 

[Jokervich]

It looks like the UK is the last free place in the world. Everywhere else is forcing people to get vaccinated. This is after scientists at top educational institutions say that vaccine mandates are wrong.

 

[Nuclear]

@TimHenmanATG in absolute shambles.

 

[Lleytonstation]

Tim Henman is @Lleytonstation

I do agree with him here. He will also play unvacinated at FO.

 

[I Am Finnish]

I do agree with him here. He will also play unvacinated at FO.

Ok

 

[socalmd123]

No vaxx then you get the ax

 

[Midaso240]

If he can't play RG, I can't see Wimbledon/UK govt not stepping in and blocking him from playing there as well. It would make them look bad if they allow him to play when the other slams/host countries don't...

 

[Bruteforce_Tennis]

If he can't play RG, I can't see Wimbledon/UK govt not stepping in and blocking him from playing there as well. It would make them look bad if they allow him to play when the other slams/host countries don't...

UK hosts the greatest tournament of Tennis, they know that, they would not be under any pressure from other countries' govts enforcing draconian mandates on their home slams. UK leads the way, never follows.

 

[Frenchy-Player]

I do agree with him here. He will also play unvacinated at FO.

there is still a little chance , butI don't think he will be able to play without being vaccinated, even if now the situation in France is better and the governement plans to lift restrictions (the elections are close...).

 

[Midaso240]

UK hosts the greatest tournament of Tennis, they know that, they would not be under any pressure from other countries' govts enforcing draconian mandates on their home slams. UK leads the way, never follows.

True, and that's why I think it would be very strange if Wimbledon allows him to play. Over 90% of the population is vaccinated in most countries, thousands of people have lost their jobs from not being vaccinated. What example would it set if a guy who just outright refuses to get it plays/wins when everyone else in the draw has played their part? It would be a very controversial GS win, and I don't think a tournament like Wimbledon would want a bar of that

 

[Mustard]

True, and that's why I think it would be very strange if Wimbledon allows him to play. Over 90% of the population is vaccinated in most countries, thousands of people have lost their jobs from not being vaccinated. What example would it set if a guy who just outright refuses to get it plays/wins when everyone else in the draw has played their part? It would be a very controversial GS win, and I don't think a tournament like Wimbledon would want a bar of that

Never underestimate the superiority complex of the British aristocracy.

 

[Bruteforce_Tennis]

True, and that's why I think it would be very strange if Wimbledon allows him to play. Over 90% of the population is vaccinated in most countries, thousands of people have lost their jobs from not being vaccinated. What example would it set if a guy who just outright refuses to get it plays/wins when everyone else in the draw has played their part? It would be a very controversial GS win, and I don't think a tournament like Wimbledon would want a bar of that

He is just not any guy, he is a 20 times grand slam winner and world number 1. Even Scott Morrison didn't want to remove Novak, only reason why he did that was because the public were enraged. So I would say depends on the mood of the public, if they want him in then he will be in for sure, govts are not against Novak, the public mood decides things.

 

[Mustard]

He is just not any guy, he is a 20 times grand slam winner and world number 1. Even Scott Morrison didn't want to remove Novak, only reason why he did that was because the public were enraged. So I would say depends on the mood of the public, if they want him in then he will be in for sure, govts are not against Novak, the public mood decides things.

If he doesn't meet the criteria, by law, to enter a country, then he won't be participating in any tournament in that country.

 

[Bruteforce_Tennis]

If he doesn't meet the criteria, by law, to enter a country, then he won't be participating in any tournament in that country.

I am dead sure Novak will be playing wimbledon, there is close to 0% chance that he won't be allowed unless there is some weird spike in cases created by a new variant, unlikely!

 

[gameovais]

I am dead sure Novak will be playing wimbledon, there is close to 0% chance that he won't be allowed unless there is some weird spike in cases created by a new variant, unlikely!

Here in the UK lockdowns and further restrictions will not be tolerated. Many many small businesses have suffered and the government can’t keep forking out furlough money.

 

[Bruteforce_Tennis]

Here in the UK lockdowns and further restrictions will not be tolerated. Many many small businesses have suffered and the government can’t keep forking out furlough money.

Good.
That is how any civilized country should be.
Australia is a sorry excuse for a nation that hosts a grand slam.

 

[Mustard]

Here in the UK lockdowns and further restrictions will not be tolerated. Many many small businesses have suffered and the government can’t keep forking out furlough money.

The British government have spent a tiny pittance in sick pay and paying people to stay home compared to other countries. It's sick.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Never underestimate the superiority complex of the British aristocracy.

Border Agent Supremo Mustard will ask the tough questions.

 

[Mainad]

I’ve always maintained that Timothy Henry Henman OBE is the greatest British player since Fred Perry.

Not quite.

 

[The_Order]

If he doesn't meet the criteria, by law, to enter a country, then he won't be participating in any tournament in that country.

Why is this so hard for them to understand lol...

Novak was allowed to play the AO this year.... only he wasn't allowed to be in the country...

 

[intrepidish]

Why is this so hard for them to understand lol...

Novak was allowed to play the AO this year.... only he wasn't allowed to be in the country...

It has been repeated hundreds of times but they don't want to grasp it. The concept of borders and sovereign nations seems to go beyond their training.

 

[Nadal - GOAT]

I believe his public stance against being vaccinated will not help his case. The concerns that his participation in grand slams will support anti-vax movement can only increase with his latest interview.
I am not saying he is anti-vax but somehow anti-vax community are associating themselves with him even more now.
It all depends on how the public sentiment is in next few months. If the French/UK govt feel there will be a backlash with his participation, they will most likely not allow it. Remember even with all the relaxations, the rules can be different for foreigners/ visiting professionals.

 

[Booster Gold]

Good Old Tim, nice but dim.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Not quite.

Cameron Norrie maybe? His Indian Wells win was impressive but he hasn’t gone deep enough in slams yet.

 

[Bubcay]

If he can't play RG, I can't see Wimbledon/UK govt not stepping in and blocking him from playing there as well. It would make them look bad if they allow him to play when the other slams/host countries don't...

This might come as a surprise to you, but Governments do not make rules to let or stop Djokovic from entering their countries . Whatever the rule of the day is, it will apply to Djokovic and every other non-citizen on the planet.

 

[jackson vile]

He’s not wrong you know…

 

[Mainad]

Cameron Norrie maybe? His Indian Wells win was impressive but he hasn’t gone deep enough in slams yet.

Cam has yet to achieve half the things Tim has achieved but there is someone who has achieved a lot more than Tim has.

 

[Visionary]

Come on! Do you really believe the world turns around Henman only? The world of wisdom's opening up....Denmark, Switzerland, UK, Canada (well Ontario) etc. The nature has its own ways to correct itself even when some greedy and manipulative corporate magnates and their sidekick experts tamper with it.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

As much as I loved Rafa's vultured AO, it would be good to have Djoker back at the slams.

 

[MugOpponent]

Good, he should absolutely be allowed to play.

 

[NeutralFan]

Let Novac play

 

[Bubcay]

 

[vex]

It has been repeated hundreds of times but they don't want to grasp it. The concept of borders and sovereign nations seems to go beyond their training.

Novak apparently transcends borders… like Covid, he can’t be contained!

 

[vex]

This might come as a surprise to you, but Governments do not make rules to let or stop Djokovic from entering their countries . Whatever the rule of the day is, it will apply to Djokovic and every other non-citizen on the planet.

The laws of men do not apply to teh Djokovic!

 

[lllililillllil]

Good for Djokovic since Wimbledon is the most likely slam for him to win.

it's hard for him to win French, US open.

 

[heftylefty]

99 of the Top 100 ATP players are vaccinated. Has any of them had adverse effects?

 

[TheNachoMan]

99 of the Top 100 ATP players are vaccinated. Has any of them had adverse effects?

Jeremy Chardy

 

[Beacon Hill]

Here in the UK lockdowns and further restrictions will not be tolerated. Many many small businesses have suffered and the government can’t keep forking out furlough money.

You know a great way to avoid lockdowns? Get vaccinated.

 

[Beacon Hill]

Come on! Do you really believe the world turns around Henman only? The world of wisdom's opening up....Denmark, Switzerland, UK, Canada (well Ontario) etc. The nature has its own ways to correct itself even when some greedy and manipulative corporate magnates and their sidekick experts tamper with it.

Opening up is possible because people got vaccinated.

 

[abmk]

I’ve always maintained that Timothy Henry Henman OBE is the greatest British player since Fred Perry.

HenGOAT !

 

[TheNachoMan]

HenGOAT !

One of the only S&V players who found success in the baseline era of the 00s. Not a huge S&V fan myself but it deserves respect.

 

[gameovais]

You know a great way to avoid lockdowns? Get vaccinated.

Australia had major lockdowns and has a very high vaccination rate but despite that Covid is rampant.