Last Updated: March 06, 2023, 11:19 IST
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Kelly Barnes)
Djokovic is unable to enter the United States as a result of he’s unvaccinated in opposition to Covid-19, however he had petitioned US authorities for particular permission to enter. The Serb can also be anticipated to overlook the following event in Miami until US authorities have a change of coronary heart
World primary Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from subsequent week’s ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters occasion, organisers confirmed on Sunday with the Serb barred from coming into the nation.
Djokovic is unable to enter the United States as a result of he’s unvaccinated in opposition to Covid-19, however he had petitioned US authorities for particular permission to enter.
The Indian Wells ATP 1000 occasion begins subsequent week within the California desert and is adopted by the celebrated event in Miami which Djokovic is now anticipated to overlook until US authorities have a change of coronary heart.
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The United States nonetheless doesn’t enable unvaccinated worldwide travellers to enter the nation, with the Transportation Security Administration just lately indicating the coverage wouldn’t change till not less than mid-April.
Djokovic’s vaccination standing noticed him deported from Australia shortly earlier than the 2022 Australian Open.
After successful Wimbledon he additionally missed the US Open final 12 months due to the journey restriction.
He returned to Australia in January, successful the 2023 Australian Open for a record-equalling twenty second Grand Slam singles title.
He took his match win streak to twenty in Dubai final week earlier than falling on Friday to Daniil Medvedev within the semi-finals.
Djokovic shall be changed within the subject by Nikoloz Basilashvili, a quick assertion mentioned.
On Friday, each the US Tennis Association and US Open organisers voiced assist for Djokovic’s request to be allowed to enter the United States.
“Novak Djokovic is one the best champions our sport has ever seen,” the US Open wrote on its official Twitter feed.
“The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami.”
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