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Unvaccinated Djokovic can compete at Wimbledon this year (transcript)

The world’s most polarising tennis player will be able to keep his anti-Covid-vaccine stance while competing for yet another historic grand slam title.

Novak Djokovic – whom vaccination proponents dub “Novaxx” – will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon in June, following an announcement from the tennis tourney’s organisers, who said Covid-19 restrictions at the event will align with the UK’s current law for international travellers.

Speaking at news conference on Wednesday, Sally Bolton, the chief executive of the All English Lawn Tennis Club, said… “The requirement set out by the government to enter the UK does not include mandatory vaccination. Therefore, while it is of course encouraged, it is not a condition of entry.”

In other words, unvaccinated players like Djokovic may compete. It’s music to the ears of the men’s world No. 1 tennis player ,…

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