"It will affect him not the Grand Slams" says Nadal on Djokovic possibly not playing major events

Novak Djokovic and his vaccination status continue to be a hurdle for the Serbian as he works his way back into shape.

The Serbian will play at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the rules permitted him to enter the country and take part in the event. He won't be able to do that for the Indian Wells and Miami Masters as unvaccinated individuals can't enter the US at this moment. Nadal was asked about Djokovic possibly missing grand slams due to his stance and he said:

"It will affect Novak's [Grand Slam] history if he can't play. It will affect him, not the Grand Slams themselves. Whoever wins the most Slams - it will be what it will be. Everyone takes their own decisions and must live with them."

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Nadal is hoping to see the restrictions lifted as he wants life to return to normal but if that would mean Djokovic being able to play at grand slams as well, Nadal is welcoming that:

"In that sense, hopefully, the pandemic subsides and we stop having so many deaths around the world and this horror ends, and we can return to normality - not for Novak but for the world in general. There are many people that have suffered, but if Novak can play the Grand Slams unvaccinated, then he is welcome."