Novak Djokovic says no regrets over vaccine stance after US Open: 'I knew what the consequences would be'

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Open earlier this month due to his vaccination status isn’t something the 21-time Grand Slam champion regrets – even if it means more time between tournaments and a drop in rankings.

Djokovic stood by his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, during a press conference on Thursday ahead the Laver Cup in London, saying he had been well aware of the consequences.

Novak Djokovic of Team Europe looks on during Day One of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 23, 2022 in London, England. (Luke Walker/Getty Images for Laver Cup) "I don’t have any regrets.

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Russians and Belarusians will be able to compete as neutrals when the Australian Open gets underway in January. Tennis authorities banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, but were still able to compete in ATP and WTA Tour events. Ad Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley says athletes from both nations will be able to compete in the 2023 Grand Slam which gets underway in Melbourne on January 16th.

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Russians can compete at Australian Open, Novak Djokovic would be welcome: Craig Tiley

Novak Djokovic would also be welcome to play if he can obtain a visa, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday. Tennis authorities banned Russian and Belarusian players from international team competitions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year but allowed them to compete at regular tour events. The French Open and U.S.

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Novak Djokovic Takes 90th Career Title With Astana Open Victory

Novak Djokovic claimed the 90th title of his career and the fourth of 2022 with a dominant straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ATP final in Astana on Sunday. The 35-year-old Djokovic triumphed 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes to add to the trophies he won this season in Israel, Rome and at Wimbledon. It was the ninth consecutive match victory for the fourth seed, who guaranteed himself a spot at the 2022 ATP Finals as a result of the win. "I dared to dream, actually," Djokovic replied when asked if he had ever imagined he would win 90 titles.