Novak Djokovic is trying to get special permission to enter US territory, his brother Djordje said. The winner of the Australian Open wants to play the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami although he is not vaccinated against Covid-19.
The vaccination requirement for non-US citizens wishing to travel to the United States should not be lifted before the start of the Indian Wells tournament which will begin on March 9. The world No. 1, however, is on the list of registered players in the Californian tournament, which he has won 5 times.
“Novak must obtain special authorization, because the United States always refuses entry to non-vaccinated people“Djordje Djokovic said in an interview with the Serbian news agency Tanjug. Now we can only hope for a positive decision.
Last year, Novak Djokovic missed all tournaments played in North America due to his vaccination status, as well as the Australian Open. This did not prevent him from recovering 1st place in the ATP rankings after his 2023 crown in Melbourne.
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