The American Federation (USTA) and the organizers of the US Open have shown their support for Novak Djokovic in his request to enter the United States, although not vaccinated against Covid-19, in order to compete there. the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells (starting next Wednesday) and Miami (starting March 22).
« Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest champions our sport has ever known. The USTA and the US Open hope he will be successful in his application to enter the country, and that fans will be able to see him in action again.n “, wrote the two authorities in a joint press release.
The world No. 1 has asked the American authorities for a special authorization to enter the United States, for which he is awaiting a response. Washington does not allow entry into the country to unvaccinated international travelers. And the US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) recently indicated that this measure will not change until at least mid-April.
Djokovic has not played in the United States since 2021
Djokovic said this week he was still waiting to hear if the United States would grant him the clearance. ” If it is refused, I will withdraw from the tournament of course, before the draw (expected Monday) “, he said Friday before conceding the first defeat of his season, against Daniil Medvedev, in the semi-finals of the Dubai 500 tournament.
Due to his vaccination status, Djokovic was not allowed to come to the United States to defend his chances at Indian Wells or the US Open last year. And he had also been expelled from Australia in January 2022, shortly before the Australian Open. The last time Novak Djokovic played a match on American soil was in the US Open 2021 final lost to Daniil Medvedev.
