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How a New Vaccination Law Could Prevent Novak Djokovic From Playing in the French Open

20-time major singles champion Novak Djokovic left Australia on Sunday after losing a legal challenge to a decision which revoked his visa from the country for the second time.

As a result of his deportation, he won't be competing in the year's first major championship, the Australian Open.

It's possible, however, that Djokovic will also miss the year's second major, the French Open, due to a new vaccination law in France.

On Sunday, French parliament approved legislation that will require people to have a certificate of vaccination to enter public places such as sports venues, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and long-distance trains.