Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open due to US Covid-19 vaccine policy
By Ben Morse and Matt Foster, CNN
Australia Sport News
Djokovic confirms he won't play at US Open
Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he would not play in the US Open, which begins on Monday, as Covid-19 protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
Novak Djokovic out of US Open as Covid vaccine rules remain
Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will not be competing at this year's US Open as he will not be allowed to enter the country due to Covid-19 vaccine rules.
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However, the country's highest-ranked men's singles player, Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Sumit Nagal made early exits after losing their respective qualifying matches in straight sets. While world number 241 Ramanathan went down to American teen Bruno Kuzuhara 3-6, 5-7 in one hour and 28 minutes, Nagal lost to Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-7, 4-6.
Novak Djokovic says he is unable to travel to New York for US Open
Novak Djokovic said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York to compete at the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year that begins next week, having refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Current rules require travellers to show proof of full vaccination to board flights to and enter the United States. "Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open," Djokovic wrote on Twitter. "Good luck to my fellow players! I'll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again."
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Novak Djokovic fails in bid to play at US Open
Novak Djokovic has admitted defeat in his bid to play at the US Open.
Djokovic says he will not play US Open because of lack of Covid vaccination
Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he will not play in the US Open which begins on Monday as Covid protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.