By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic has a ray of hope for enjoying the Sunshine Double.
The world No. 1, who’s unvaccinated and unable to enter the United States beneath present COVID coverage, has utilized for particular permission to enter the nation in an effort to play each Indian Wells and Miami subsequent month.
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Djordje Djokovic, Novak’s youthful brother, advised Serbian news company Tanjug the 10-time Australian Open champion is hopeful his software can be authorised.
“Unfortunately, it is something that is not in our hands,” Djordje Djokovic advised Tanjug. “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.”
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is ready for March 6-Nineteenth.
Last month, the U.S. authorities introduced it is going to carry emergency pandemic protocol for worldwide vacationers on May eleventh. That choice opens the door for Djokovic to return to Flushing Meadows to play the US Open for the primary time since 2021.
Djokovic has not performed Indian Wells since 2019 when he misplaced to world No. 39 Philipp Kohlschreiber within the spherical of 32.
Novak Djokovic has already returned to coaching following his Australian Open closing victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, his brother mentioned. Team Djokovic count on to listen to a choice on Novak’s enchantment to U.S. authorities within the coming days.
“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,” Djordje Djokovic mentioned.
Fans will even see Novak Djokovic in TV and web spots selling the brand new Asics Court FF Novak shoe.
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