Djokovic not in Paris-Bercy - and not at the Masters either?

Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic will not be allowed to play in the Paris Masters due to France's COVID-19 restrictions

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters due to France's COVID-19 restrictions barring unvaccinated individuals from entering the country. The 20-time Grand Slam winner was scheduled to play in the tournament, which starts on October 31st, but the French government's decision means he will not be able to compete.

Djokovic has been outspoken in his opposition to mandatory vaccination, and he has previously said that he would be willing to miss tournaments if he was required to get vaccinated. The French government has announced that it will not grant exemptions to unvaccinated athletes, so Djokovic was left with no choice but to withdraw from the Paris Masters.

The Serbian star could also miss the ATP Finals if he is unable to get vaccinated

The ATP Finals are scheduled to take place in Turin, Italy, from November 13-20, and Djokovic is currently ranked number one in the world. However, he will need to get vaccinated in order to enter Italy, so his participation in the tournament is in doubt.

If Djokovic is unable to play in the ATP Finals, it would be a major blow to his hopes of winning a record-equaling seventh title. The Serb has won the tournament five times, including the last two years, and he is the favorite to win it again this year. However, his unvaccinated status could prevent him from competing.

The ATP has said that it will continue to monitor the situation and make a decision on Djokovic's participation in the ATP Finals closer to the tournament date.