Novak Djokovic stated he would like to compete within the United States once more, confirming that he has sought particular permission to enter the nation. The unvaccinated tennis participant was denied entry to the US in 2022.
Belgrade,UPDATED: Feb 22, 2023 23:27 IST
Novak Djokovic started coaching in Belgrade for subsequent week’s Dubai ATP 500 event (Reuters Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Novak Djokovic stated on Wednesday that he’s wanting ahead to competing within the United States once more and that his request for ‘particular permission’ to enter the nation is accredited in order that he can compete within the Indain Wells and Miami Open Masters 1000 tournaments in March.
Novak Djokovic didn’t play within the Sunshine event final 12 months resulting from Covid-19 tips within the US. One of essentially the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated towards Covid-19, Djokovic was additionally denied entry to the US forward of the US Open final 12 months. Djokovic has maintained that he would miss main tournaments, together with Grand Slams, moderately than taking the vaccine shot towards Covid-19.
Djokovic stated he hasn’t deliberate the speedy way forward for his season and so much would rely upon whether or not or not he will get permission to compete within the United States. The World No. 1 will return to motion in Dubai subsequent week after profitable his twenty second Grand Slam title on the Australian Open in January.
“My plans after Dubai depend on the U.S. I’m waiting for a reply, it’s not on me… I will know soon,” Djokovic stated as he educated in Belgrade for the Dubai ATP 500 event, beginning February 27.
“Everything is in process. I’m thankful to the Indians Wells and Miami communities for their support. They would like me to be able to play in their tournaments… I’m looking forward to a positive decision coming soon, but it’s not in my hands.”
The U.S. vaccine requirement for international air vacationers isn’t anticipated to be lifted earlier than the primary draw begins at Indian Wells on March 9 and the Miami Open later within the month, which means Djokovic might miss out for a second straight 12 months.
The US authorities stated final month it could carry Covid-19 emergency declarations on May 11, however Djokovic — named on the Indian Wells entry listing — stated he had submitted the required documentation for particular permission.
Indian Wells event director Tommy Haas stated final month it could be a “disgrace” if Djokovic was not allowed to compete within the US in 2023.
‘WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE’
“Last year I missed Indian Wells, Miami and the US Open swing so it won’t be the first time if it happens (again). I hope it doesn’t,” Djokovic stated.
“That’s all I can do because my position stays the same… The US Open is still far away so I hope I’ll be able to be there. It’s one of the four biggest events in our sport’s history.
“Of course I’d like to be there. I’ve acquired essentially the most great assist from the New York and American crowd throughout the 2021 closing I misplaced to Daniil Medvedev. But I skilled one thing that I by no means did there earlier than.
“So I want to go back and connect with people and hopefully play my best tennis and get another trophy there.”
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Feb 22, 2023
