Djokovic Likely to Play in French Open

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JAN 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Right narrative

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

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.

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