Officials say Djokovic could miss French Open over unvaccinated status

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Djokovic could be barred from the French Open this year, too, if he's still not vaccinated against COVID-19. The question is how recent the infection has to be to qualify for an exemption to vaccination rules. Deportation can lead to a three-year ban on returning to the country.

4 months ago·Paris, France

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