Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, some of the high-profile unvaccinated athletes on this planet, has utilized for particular permission to enter the United States to play on the Indian Wells and Miami Open.
The US vaccine requirement for overseas air travellers is just not anticipated to be lifted earlier than the primary draw motion at Indian Wells kicks off on March 9. The Miami Open runs from March 22 to April 2.
World No.1 Djokovic was named this week on the entry checklist for Indian Wells, the place he’s a five-time champion.
“Novak has to obtain special permission as the US is still denying entry to non-vaccinated persons, which is simply unbelievable as the whole world is open and sports events feature vaccinated and non-vaccinated athletes alike,” his brother Djordje informed Serbian news company Tanjug.
“Novak has submitted all the required documentation and a request, and the directors of the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments have publicly said Novak is needed at those tournaments and that they want him to come.
“There are only some days to go earlier than a choice is made and what stays for us to do is hope for a constructive consequence.”
Last month, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said it would be a “shame” if Djokovic was not allowed to compete at Indian Wells and other tournaments in the United States this year.
Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the country due to his vaccine status. He regained entry into the tournament this year and won it to claim a record-tying 22nd grand slam title.
The 35-year-old has beforehand stated he would miss grand slams slightly than obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
