The path appears clear for world No.2 Novak Djokovic to defend his title at Roland-Garros, after the French government announced it would relax its vaccination requirements this month.
From March 14, visitors will no longer be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments.
The New York Times quotes a spokesperson for the tournament as saying Roland-Garros will follow whatever government regulations are in effect when the year's second Grand Slam gets underway on May 22.
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Djokovic was deported from Melbourne on the eve of the Australian Open, after Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said the Serbian's anti-vaccination stance risked causing civil unrest.
Last month Djokovic told the BBC he's not an anti-vaxxer, but won't be getting vaccinated.
"I've always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body," he said.
"The principles of decision making on my body are more important than any title or anything else."
Djokovic is also likely to be free to play Wimbledon in the middle of the year, with Britain already relaxing its entry requirements.
He's still prevented from travelling to the United States however, which means he'll miss tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami, both of which carry big rankings points, and unless the situation changes before August, he won't be able to play the US Open either.
"As of today, no. I can't go – can't enter United States," he said recently.
"As of today I'm not able to play. But let's see what happens. I mean, maybe things change in the next few weeks."
Earlier this week it was confirmed Djokovic had split with long-time coach Marian Vajda, who has been by his side for all 20 of his Grand Slam titles.
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