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Does he play or does he not play? In about three and a half weeks, the US Open will kick off and the question on many’s mind is whether Novak Djokovic will be allowed into the United States.
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Does he play or does he not play? In about three and a half weeks, the US Open will be up and the question on many’s mind is whether Novak Djokovic (ATP 6) will be allowed into the United States. While his coach has given up hope, American tennis players support the Serbs.
Djokovic confirmed his decision not to vaccinate after winning Wimbledon. Although the US Open administration has not issued a requirement for vaccination, it must comply with the requirements to enter the country. It’s clear: no vaccination, no entry.
Djokovic’s coach doesn’t believe in that
For his coach Goran Ivanisevic, it seems clear that Joker will miss a Grand Slam for the second time after the Australian Open due to a vaccination case. “Novak will do everything possible, maybe with a special visa, but there are only two weeks left. “On a personal level, I have no hope,” said the 50-year-old at the ATP tournament in Umag.
Djokovic is not in Montreal
Novak Djokovic is unable to enter Canada due to his refusal to be vaccinated. The 21-time Grand Slam champion withdrew his participation, the organizers announced. (SDA)
Novak Djokovic is unable to enter Canada due to his refusal to be vaccinated. The 21-time Grand Slam champion withdrew his participation, the organizers announced. (SDA)
Meanwhile, Djokovic is being co-opted in the United States. Republican Congresswoman Claudia Teni, 61, wrote a letter to the Biden administration a few days ago: “I am calling on the Biden government to grant a national interest waiver so that world-renowned tennis star Novak Djokovic and other international athletes can participate in the US Open.”
It seems like she’s not the only one running to get an exception. When asked on Twitter if US tennis stars would support Djokovic’s participation, John Isner (ATP 33) replied: “Yeah, it’s absolutely insane that he can’t compete.”
“I can play, but he can not?”
Tennys Sandgren (ATP 342) also agrees and cites a tweet from June. “It’s so embarrassing that the US Tennis Association isn’t pushing for an exception. I can play but isn’t he? Ridiculous.” The 31-year-old is also not immune, but is allowed to serve at his Grand Slam home.
What is Djokovic doing in the meantime? The 35-year-old keeps fit in Serbia – with the Brazilian capoeira dance, among other things. The 21-time Grand Slam champion wrote on Instagram, “I’m preparing like I’m allowed to participate while waiting for news on whether I can enter the US.”
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