The Serbian tennis player said that he still has the illusion of getting permission to enter the United States and play the Grand Slam.
One month after the start of US Openthe participation of Novak Djokovic is still unknown. As is known, the Serbian tennis player are refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19, an important requirement for stateless persons who wish to enter the United States. Waiting for the official decision, the multiple champion expressed his enthusiasm for playing the Grand Slam.
Through a post on his Instagram account, the Serbian thanked his fans for all the support received and said he remains hopeful of the possibility of being in the US Open.
”I just want a moment and tell everyone how grateful I am to see so many messages of support and love from all over the world these days. I didn’t expect it, and that’s why I feel so good. I just want to say thank you. I feel special that people connect with my tennis career in a caring and supportive way and want me to continue competing.“, wrote.
”I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I wait to find out if there are any options to travel to the United States. I cross my fingers”, his sentence.

Novak Djokovic’s participation in the US Open
The three-time US Open champion is on the entry list, but the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has communicated that the national government will make the final decision. ”The US Open does not have a vaccination mandate for players, but will respect the United States government’s position regarding travel to the country by unvaccinated non-US citizens”, he explained in a statement.
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