Novak Djokovic mentioned he had no regrets about lacking tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami on account of his COVID-19 vaccination standing however hoped that he could be allowed into the United States later this yr for the U.S. Open Grand Slam.
The U.S. at present bars unvaccinated foreigners from getting into the nation, although the coverage is predicted to be lifted when the federal government ends its COVID emergency declarations in May.
Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully utilized to the U.S. authorities for particular permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
Carlos Alcaraz leapfrogged the Serb again into prime spot on this planet rankings after profitable the Indian Wells title on Sunday.
“I have no regrets,” Djokovic informed CNN. “I’ve learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past.
“I don’t want to do that. I also don’t want to live too much in the future. I want to be as much as in the present moment but of course think about future, create a better future.
“So I congratulate Alcaraz. He absolutely deserves to come back to number one.”
Djokovic mentioned it was a pity he was not allowed to compete within the U.S. the place he has loved loads of success together with three of his 22 main titles.
“But at the same time, it’s the conscious decision I made and I knew that there is always a possibility that I won’t go,” Djokovic mentioned.
“It’s the current state or current situation that I hope will change for later this year, for the U.S. Open. That’s the most important tournament for me on American soil.”
The Serb mentioned the controversy had not dented his enthusiasm for the game.
“Actually, the contrary, I’m as enthusiastic as ever, as motivated as ever for the sport, my family, my foundation, all the projects and everything I’m doing off the court,” he mentioned.
“The dignity, and integrity, and staying true to myself, and my beliefs and my rights are above everything.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com