Novak Djokovic doesn’t remorse his resolution to not be vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, regardless of dropping the world No.1 rating.
Djokovic has spent a document 380 weeks on the high of the rankings however was unable to compete within the first two ATP 1000 occasions of the season – the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open – after his request for particular permission to journey to the United States was declined.
The US at present bars unvaccinated travellers from getting into the nation, though that coverage is about to be scrapped in May.
With the 22-time grand slam champion unable to characteristic, Carlos Alcaraz returned to the highest of the rankings with victory at Indian Wells.
“I have no regrets,” Djokovic advised CNN.
“It’s a pity that I wasn’t able to play in Indian Wells and Miami. I love those tournaments. I had plenty of success there. But at the same time, it is the conscious decision I made and I knew that there was always a possibility that I wouldn’t go.
“It is the present state or present state of affairs that I hope will change later this yr for the US Open. That is an important match for me on American soil.
“I’ve learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past and I don’t want to do that.
“I additionally do not wish to stay an excessive amount of sooner or later. I wish to be as a lot as within the current second, however in fact, take into consideration the longer term and create a greater future.”
Alcaraz, who won the US Open in 2022, romped to last week’s title at Indian Wells with a comprehensive 6-3 6-2 victory against Daniil Medvedev in the final.
“I congratulate Alcaraz,” Djokovic said. “He completely deserves to return again to primary.”
Djokovic’s attention will now turn to the clay season in Europe as he gears up to try and win a third French Open title.
“I’m as enthusiastic as ever, as motivated as ever for the game, my household, my basis, all of the initiatives and every little thing I’m doing off the courtroom,” he added.
“The dignity, and integrity, and staying true to myself, and my beliefs and my rights are above every little thing.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
