The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the U.S. Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, applied for special permission last month.Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against CO
The United States Tennis Association and the U.S. Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, applied for special permission last month.
"Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen," the U.S. Open Twitter account said on Friday. The U.S. vaccine requirement for foreign air travellers is not expected to be lifted before the main draw begins at Indian Wells on March 9 and the Miami Open later in the month, meaning Djokovic could miss out for a second straight year.
Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said in January it would be a"disgrace" if Djokovic was not allowed to compete this year after the Serbian also missed last year's U.S. Open.
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