to the tennis player Novak Djokovic He has been denied entry to the United States, where he hoped to play the upcoming Miami Open.
US authorities currently require anyone arriving in the country to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19but it is possible to request an exemption.
In March, Djokovic requested a waiver to play in the tournament Indian Wellsbut his application was also denied by the US Department of Homeland Security on the grounds that he was not vaccinated.
However, on May 11 USA it will end its emergency declaration for COVID-19, which will allow foreign travelers to enter the country without being vaccinated.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s last match was a loss to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships in early March.