Tennis fans slam Canadian physician for cheering Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from 2022 Canadian Open Comment Share Novak Djokovic (L) and Brian Goldman A day before the draw for the National Bank Open was scheduled to be released, Novak Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the tournament. It was something that the tennis world saw coming due to his unvaccinated status against the coronavirus. According to the COVID-19 rules and regulations in Canada, foreign travelers cannot enter the country unless they show proof of a double vaccination against the virus. Djokovic has time and again set the record straight that he is not willing to get the jab. This means that the 21-time Grand Slam champion cannot take part in any of the Canadian Open in Montreal, the Cincinnati Masters or the US Open. The 35-year-old's stance has already resulted in him missing the Australian Open this year, when he was infamously deported from Down Under. The world was divided back then, and it continues to be. While many fans support the Serb, there is an equal number who want the rules to be applied to everyone, regardless of their achievements. Canada's Brian Goldman, a highly experienced physician and author, took to social media to show his feelings about Djokovic pulling out of the ATP 1000s event. "Good," he wrote on Twitter. He received quite a lot of heat from tennis fans on social media after welcoming the Serb's announcement. "Can you think of one reason why we should still be barring unvaccinated people from entering Canada? It's not like we all got vaccinated and eliminated COVID because the vaccine was so effective. Even if that did happen, an unvaccinated person wouldn't be a health threat," a fan tweeted. Mark Schriner@thetruthsucks12@NightShiftMD Can you think of one reason why we should still be barring unvaccinated people from entering Canada?It's not like we all got vaccinated and eliminated covid because the vaccine was so effective.Even if that did happen, an unvaccinated person wouldn't be a health threat.53115@NightShiftMD Can you think of one reason why we should still be barring unvaccinated people from entering Canada?It's not like we all got vaccinated and eliminated covid because the vaccine was so effective.Even if that did happen, an unvaccinated person wouldn't be a health threat. "Here’s a great example of why trust in the medical community is at an all-time low. Dr. Brian Goldman is celebrating the fact that Novak Djokovic can’t play in Canadian tournaments because he didn’t take the COVID shots," another tweet read. Steve Donato @SDonato89Here’s a great example of why trust in the medical community is at an all-time low.Dr. Brian Goldman, He/Him is celebrating the fact that Novak Djokovic can’t play in Canadian tournaments, because he didn’t take the covid shots. twitter.com/nightshiftmd/s…Dr. Brian Goldman@NightShiftMDGood. twitter.com/CTVNews/status…162Good. twitter.com/CTVNews/status…Here’s a great example of why trust in the medical community is at an all-time low.Dr. Brian Goldman, He/Him is celebrating the fact that Novak Djokovic can’t play in Canadian tournaments, because he didn’t take the covid shots. twitter.com/nightshiftmd/s… "Good for him for standing up for the principles of bodily autonomy and voluntary informed consent! I know that’s what you mean, Mr. Goldman. After all, being a physician, you understand and respect those principles, right?" an account posted. pilots-wife4@pilotswife6@NightShiftMD Good for him for standing up for the principles of bodily autonomy and voluntary informed consent! I know that’s what you mean, mr Goldman. After all, being a physician, you understand and respect those principles, right?30215@NightShiftMD Good for him for standing up for the principles of bodily autonomy and voluntary informed consent! I know that’s what you mean, mr Goldman. After all, being a physician, you understand and respect those principles, right? Here are some other reactions: golden pup@Golden_Pup@NightShiftMD Just gonna go down with the ship, eh?91215@NightShiftMD Just gonna go down with the ship, eh? Nick Anand@NickAnand1@NightShiftMD Why is this good exactly? I imagine you think it’s bad that he’s unvaxed. So do you think it’s good that he’s being punished for being unvaxed? You’re kinda saying the quiet part loud homie442@NightShiftMD Why is this good exactly? I imagine you think it’s bad that he’s unvaxed. So do you think it’s good that he’s being punished for being unvaxed? You’re kinda saying the quiet part loud homie Jerry Cappiello@JerCap@NightShiftMD Lmao I’m sure he cares what you think. This only hurts the tournament and by extension the city hosting, Novak will be just fine. .@DjokerNole591@NightShiftMD Lmao I’m sure he cares what you think. This only hurts the tournament and by extension the city hosting, Novak will be just fine. .@DjokerNole We’re In Deep Turdeau Doo Doo @puckyou1977@NightShiftMD I feel so much safer know he can’t infect 0000s of people422@NightShiftMD I feel so much safer know he can’t infect 0000s of people https://t.co/YKJn8IcbmN FLEX@FLEXjs@NightShiftMD Serious question: Why is this good? His vaxx status has no effect on anyone else one way or the other.Does it simply bother you that he is not playing along?2569@NightShiftMD Serious question: Why is this good? His vaxx status has no effect on anyone else one way or the other.Does it simply bother you that he is not playing along? Sherill@soloparent101@NightShiftMD So what would be more risky getting on a plane with Djokovic or Biden…?342@NightShiftMD So what would be more risky getting on a plane with Djokovic or Biden…? Drake@NoMoreDaysLost1@NightShiftMD "Good" because he didn't blindly follow along and listen to the likes of you, Brian? You're part of the problem, not the solution. Best of luck.1563@NightShiftMD "Good" because he didn't blindly follow along and listen to the likes of you, Brian? You're part of the problem, not the solution. Best of luck. Brit@4ests4life@NightShiftMD His integrity and principles (and impeccable health) really irritates you, doesn’t it Brian.401@NightShiftMD His integrity and principles (and impeccable health) really irritates you, doesn’t it Brian. Bee Mac@Squeegekid55@NightShiftMD Could you please explain to me like I'm a 4 year old why this is good in anyway.88@NightShiftMD Could you please explain to me like I'm a 4 year old why this is good in anyway. Sue@sue_suewoo@NightShiftMD Why? Do vaccines prevent transmission? Please explain how he causes a risk to Canadians961@NightShiftMD Why? Do vaccines prevent transmission? Please explain how he causes a risk to Canadians Novak Djokovic is hopeful of change in US rules for foreign travelers Novak Djokovic is a three-time US Open champion. Due to the ever-changing rules regarding COVID-19, Novak Djokovic is keeping his fingers crossed and preparing for the US Open, which is scheduled to begin on August 29. Sharing a video of himself practicing on a hard court, the three-time US Open winner thanked his fans for supporting him. "I just wanted to take a moment and say to all of you how grateful I am to see so many messages of support and love from all around the world these days. I wasn’t expecting it, and that’s why it feels so mindblowing. Just wanted to say Thank You. I'm preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to US. Fingers crossed," Djokovic wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Anirudh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeCricket NewsScheduleIND vs SAAUS vs WIENG vs PAKLegends LeagueECC T10County ChampionshipBukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022Japan Cricket LeagueWI-W vs NZ-WECT10T20 World Cup FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Extreme Rules 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarChina OpenTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी