Last Updated: March 04, 2023, 08:47 IST
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
The US Open Twitter feed featured a publish on Friday saying American tennis authorities hoped he can be allowed to enter. Djokovic mentioned earlier this week that he was nonetheless ready to hear if the US would give him particular permission to enter
Novak Djokovic’s bid to achieve entry to the United States for ATP occasions at Indian wells and Miami acquired assist from the US Tennis Association and US Open organizers on Friday.
The Serbian star is presently barred from getting into the United States as a result of he’s unvaccinated towards Covid-19, however has petitioned US authorities for particular permission to enter.
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The US Open Twitter feed featured a publish on Friday saying American tennis authorities hoped he can be allowed to enter.
“Novak Djokovic is one the best champions our sport has ever seen,” the post said. “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.”
The Indian Wells ATP 1000 occasion begins subsequent Wednesday within the California desert and is adopted by the celebrated event in Miami.
The United States nonetheless doesn’t permit unvaccinated worldwide travellers to enter the nation, with the Transportation Security Administration lately indicating the coverage wouldn’t change till no less than mid-April.
Djokovic mentioned in Dubai this week that he was nonetheless ready to hear if the US would give him particular permission to enter, telling reporters that he hoped to hear a choice earlier than the Indian Wells draw is performed on Monday.
“Whatever the choice is earlier than the draw, if I’m not allowed, I’m going to pull out, after all, earlier than the draw,” the world number one said.
Djokovic’s vaccination status saw him deported from Australia shortly before the 2022 Australian Open. After winning Wimbledon he also missed the US Open last year because of the travel restriction.
He returned to Australia in January, winning the 2023 Australian Open for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam singles title.
He took his match-win streak to 20 in Dubai this week before falling on Friday to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals.
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