Serbia’s Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Miami Open as a result of he can’t journey to the United States as a international citizen who is just not vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19
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Novak Djokovic stated he had no regrets about missing tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami as a result of his COVID-19 vaccination status however hoped that he could be allowed into the United States later this 12 months for the U.S. Open Grand Slam.
The U.S. at the moment bars unvaccinated foreigners from getting into the nation, although the coverage is anticipated to be lifted when the federal government ends its COVID emergency declarations in May.
Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully utilized to the U.S. authorities for particular permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
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Carlos Alcaraz leapfrogged the Serb again into high spot on this planet rankings after profitable the Indian Wells title on Sunday.
“I have no regrets,” Djokovic informed CNN. “I’ve learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past.
“I do not need to try this. I additionally do not need to stay an excessive amount of sooner or later. I need to be as a lot as within the current second however after all assume about future, create a greater future.
“So I congratulate Alcaraz. He absolutely deserves to come back to number one.”
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Djokovic stated it was a pity he was not allowed to compete within the U.S. the place he has loved loads of success together with three of his 22 main titles.
“But at the same time, it’s the conscious decision I made and I knew that there is always a possibility that I won’t go,” Djokovic stated.
“It’s the current state or current situation that I hope will change for later this year, for the U.S. Open. That’s the most important tournament for me on American soil.”
The Serb stated the controversy had not dented his enthusiasm for the game.
“Actually, the contrary, I’m as enthusiastic as ever, as motivated as ever for the sport, my family, my foundation, all the projects and everything I’m doing off the court,” he stated.
“The dignity, and integrity, and staying true to myself, and my beliefs and my rights are above everything.”
