Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, one 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, his brother Djordje stated on Friday.
The U.S. vaccine requirement for overseas air travellers is just not anticipated to be lifted earlier than most important draw motion at Indian Wells kicks off on March 9. The Miami Open runs from March 22 to April 2.
World primary 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 U.S. 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,” 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 a few days to go before a decision is made and what remains for us to do is hope for a positive outcome.”
Last month, Indian Wells event director Tommy Haas stated it might be a “disgrace” if Djokovic was not allowed to compete at Indian Wells and different tournaments within the United States this 12 months.
Djokovic missed final 12 months’s Australian Open and was deported from the nation attributable to his vaccine standing. He regained entry into the event this 12 months and received it to say a record-tying twenty second Grand Slam title.
The 35-year-old has beforehand stated he would miss Grand Slams relatively than obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com