Lose weight for the stunt box. The French Pierre Hugues Herbert will not be able to play the Australian Open for not having been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
In this way, his partner Nicolás Mahut, with whom he won the ATP Finals in Turin last month, will form another pair for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year to be held in Melbourne from January 17 to 30.
To be able to play the Australian Open, each tennis player must be vaccinated against the coronavirus, and the Frenchman’s decision leads to the first important loss for this reason.
“Herbert began to reflect on the last US Open and at the Antwerp tournament he confirmed his decision. He has not wanted to get vaccinated until now and there are the consequences. He is aware that this could seriously complicate his season. “, expressed Mahut, concerned about the situation, in statements to the French newspaper The team.
Mahut, located in 5th place in the world doubles ranking, announced that he will compete in Melbourne Park with another Frenchman, Fabrice Martin, today 27th. “I am not on the side of the people who judge and say if he is right or wrong. I respect his decision. In my case I was vaccinated very early, but I understand it, it is a very personal choice and I do not want to get into controversy with him” .
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