Serbia’s Novak Djokovicsome of the high-profile unvaccinated athletes on this planet, has utilized for particular permission to enter the USA to play on the Indian Wells and Miami Open.
The US vaccine requirement for overseas air vacationers is just not anticipated to be lifted earlier than the principle draw motion at Indian Wells kicks off on March 9. The Miami Open runs from March 22 to April 2.
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World No.1 Djokovic was named this week on the entry record for Indian Wells, the place he’s a five-time champion.
“Novak has to acquire particular permission because the US remains to be denying entry to non-vaccinated individuals, which is solely unbelievable as the entire world is open and sports activities occasions characteristic vaccinated and non-vaccinated athletes alike,” his brother Djordje instructed Serbian information company Tanjug.
“Novak has submitted all of the required documentation and a request, and the administrators of the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments have publicly stated Novak is required at these tournaments and that they need him to return.
“There are just a few days to go earlier than a choice is made and what stays for us to do is hope for a constructive final result.”
Final month, Indian Wells match director Tommy Haas stated it could be a “shame” if Djokovic was not allowed to compete at Indian Wells and different tournaments in the USA this yr.
Djokovic missed final yr’s Australian Open and was deported from the nation because of his vaccine standing. He regained entry into the match this yr and received it to assert a record-tying 22nd grand slam title.
The 35-year-old has beforehand stated he would miss grand slams quite than obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
