Novak Djokovic set to play at US Open as Covid rules change

The United States Senate handed a invoice on Wednesday that can finish the nationwide Covid-19 emergency that was declared three years in the past by then-President Donald Trump, The Sun experiences.

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It now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature and whereas he has expressed opposition, a White House spokesman confirmed that he is not going to veto the Republican-led measure.

His administration had beforehand introduced plans to finish the Covid declaration in May.

Djokovic, one of many world’s most well-known sportsmen, has refused to take any jabs for coronavirus and consequently has been banned from coming into the nation.

The Serbian, 35, was unable to compete on the 2022 US Open attributable to his unvaccinated standing and in addition he couldn’t play on this month’s ATP occasions in Indian Wells and Miami.

However, with the New York Slam going down in August and September, there’s a actual prospect he might head to the Big Apple with the Calendar Slam in his sights.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion – who misplaced simply as soon as in 16 matches in 2023 – received the Australian Open in January for a record-extending tenth time.

And the previous world No2 might be favorite to win the French Open and Wimbledon titles within the coming months.

Djokovic was final in motion in Dubai earlier this month.

He defeated Tomas Machac, Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz on the best way to the semi-finals, earlier than being crushed 6-4, 6-4 by Daniil Medvedev.

In Djokovic’s absence at Indian Wells, teenager Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed his world No1 spot.

The Spaniard blitzed via the sphere earlier than demolishing Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 within the closing.

– This article first appeared on The Sun and was republished with permission