United States Tennis Association (ASTA) and US Open They supported the participation of Serb Novak Djokovic, who cannot enter the US because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, in this month’s tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami.
Serb, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, applied for a special permit be able to enter the country and play in Indian Wells starting next week and the tournament in Miami; however, no response has yet been received to the request.
He US Open from your official account Twitterhe pointed out.
Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. The USTA and the US Open hope Novak’s application to enter the country is granted and fans can see him in action again in Indian Wells and Miami.
Due to Djokovic’s lack of vaccinations, he missed both the 2022 Australian Open, followed by expulsion from the country, and last year’s US Open. TO COVID-19 vaccine no longer needed To enter Australia, Djokovic successfully challenged a three-year visa ban and was able to compete in the Australian Open in January, defeating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
The 35-year-old tennis player told a press conference last week that he “Waiting for an answer” regarding his participation in Indian Wells and Miami.
Waiting for an answer, it’s not about me. I’ll find out soon. Everything is in progress. I am grateful to Indian Wells, Miami and the communities for their public support.
He later came to a conclusion.
They want you to be able to play in their tournaments. I’m very grateful for that because I really want to be there, I haven’t played there in a couple of years. I hope that a positive decision will come soon, but it is not in my hands.
Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. The USTA and the US Open are hoping that Novak will honor his request to enter the country and that fans can see him in action again in Indian Wells and Miami.
— US Open (@usopen) March 3, 2023
(According to Europa Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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