Djokovic Likely to Play in French Open
Novak Djokovic is likely to defend his title in May's French Open after the French government announced vaccine passports will no longer be needed to access venues from 14 March....
Facts
- Novak Djokovic is likely to defend his title in May's French Open after the French government announced vaccine passports will no longer be needed to access venues from 14 March.1
- The #1 ranked tennis player was deported from Australia after immigration minister Alex Hawke canceled his visa, ending his bid to win the Australian Open.2
- Djokovic's Barrister claimed this was done not for him posing a COVID risk (he had tested positive for COVID in December) but so as not to 'excite anti-vax sentiment'.3
Sources: 1BBC News, 2New York Times and 3CNN.
Narratives
- Right narrative, as provided by FOX News. Djokovic's Australian deportation revealed a hysteric fear of vaccine skepticism. With a 94% French vaccination rates, the rule relaxation will only improve life and the economy for the French.
- Left narrative, as provided by Washington Post. Djokovic is using his status as a public figure to spread dangerous anti-vaxx sentiment - his example threatens the health of people more medically vunerable than him.
