Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Djokovic, who has three U.S. Open titles, will not be able to participate at this year’s U.S. Open due to current rules under which travellers seeking to enter the U.S. have to be fully vaccinated and provide a proof before boarding flights.
“I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to U.S.,” Djokovic said in a post on Instagram along with a video of him practising.
“Fingers crossed!” (via Reuters)
According to reports An online petition with more than 43,000 signatories asks the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to cooperate with the American authorities in order to permit 21-time major winner Djokovic to play in the U.S. Open.