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Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open has made him a hero to the right

theguardian.com

As the US Open got underway this week, one of the more controversial aspects of the event was Novak Djokovic’s absence. The three-time US Open champion was prevented from participating at the final grand slam of the year due to his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

The United States requires non-citizens to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to enter the country, meaning that Djokovic could not travel to New York.

The 35-year-old, whose vaccine status also meant he missed out on the Australian Open in January, announced his withdrawal from the US Open last week, adding that he plans to “keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again.” Djokovic has received significant backing from some in the tennis world, including John McEnroe, who referred to the ban as a “joke”.

Djokovic’s longtime rival Rafael Nadal called the Serb’s absence “very sad news”, while defending US Open champion Daniil Medvedev questioned the law that kept Djokovic from entering the country.

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