Novak Djokovic missed two Grand Slams in 2022 – Australian Open and US Open – owing to his Covid vaccination standing and the then current rule pertaining to the dreaded virus in these international locations. Djokovic was deported from Melbourne at first of the season whereas he withdrew his title from US Open owing to the scenario. However the Serb managed to get his visa ban overturned in Australia and responded to the forgettable Covid episode together with his twenty second Grand Slam haul in Melbourne Park. Will he now be allowed to enter U.S as effectively?
United States on Tuesday made an vital announcement on the Covid restrictions which could have an effect on Djokovic’s 2023 calendar 12 months. The restriction on the entry of foreigners into the nation for for people who find themselves not vaccinated and lack a medical exemption shall be lifted in Might 11.
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This suggests that the reigning Australian Open winner will now have the ability to full within the North-American hardcourt swing which incorporates tournaments like Citi Open in Washington and the Cincinnati Masters earlier than he heads to the Flushing Meadows for the US Open.
Nonetheless, the brand new world no.1 will nevertheless miss out two early Masters 1000 occasions in the US – Indian Wells and Miami Open.
Talking after his tenth Australian Open win, Djokovic had stated: “I hope I can play in Indian Wells. That’s my want. It’s nonetheless not allowed however perhaps within the subsequent few weeks I’ll get higher information.”