“Omg logic returns” – Fans ask authorities to allow Novak Djokovic to play in tournaments held in USA after ending similar restrictions on audiences

“Omg logic returns” – Fans ask authorities to allow Novak Djokovic to play in tournaments held in USA after ending similar restrictions on audiences

Indian Wells Open

The BNP Paribas Indian Wells Open is one of the highlight tournaments of the tennis calendar. It is an ATP 1000 tournament (Also known as the ATP Masters tournament) and a WTA 1000 tournament (Also known as the WTA Masters tournament. Every year it is held in March.

The tournament is held in Indian Wells, California, USA. Also called the “fifth Grand Slam” by many tennis fans, as it is one of the most popular tennis tournaments and is attended by many. However, due to the restrictive policies of the US Government, persons having not been vaccinated against Covid-19 were not allowed to watch the tennis matches at the stadium.

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Many players who refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 were also denied entry into the competition. But now the authorities and organizers have decided to not ask for proof of vaccination against Covid-19 from the audience. Eminent sports journalist shared the news.

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“Indian Wells will not be requiring spectators to be vaccinated next year, unlike this year,” his caption read.

It is good news for all the tennis fans who have not got their vaccination doses. Now, everybody can be able to enjoy and attend this prestigious tennis event.

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Social media is asking the US authorities to lift ban on unvaccinated tennis players

Novak Djokovic - FirstSportz
Novak Djokovic – FirstSportz

For the past two years, to contain the Coronavirus spread in the USA and around the world, the authorities had implemented this rule to not allow unvaccinated tennis fans to attend the competition from the stands. Now this year, they have decided to lift some restrictions.

While it may be good news for the audience, there has been no such announcement for the tennis players. Tennis players such as Novak Djokovic had to miss out on the Indian Wells Open for two years straight due to stringent rules of the authorities.

Besides this tournament, the 21-time Grand Slam champion also had to miss out on other prestigious tournaments such as the Miami Open, Cincinnati Masters, Hall of Fame Open, CITI Open, and the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open. Novak Djokovic has consistently refused to get vaccinated. He also had to lose the opportunity to play at the Australian Open this year as a consequence.

Social media users are merrily surprised at the sudden announcement. However, many are also questioning the reason why it was implemented in the first place. Also, many are demanding the same for the players. Here are a few reactions coming in on the above post.

https://twitter.com/JonNyp_o3/status/1603563780805431296
https://twitter.com/SlReporter_/status/1603480401674133505

If US authorities lift their ban on tennis players who had not been vaccinated against Covid-19, then it will give relief to many tennis fans and players. Novak Djokovic will be able to play in this tournament and the US Open after being absent from the competition for two years.

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