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Karen Khachanov Supports Novak Djokovic After Setting Up Dubai Encounter

Novak Djokovic's second round opponent in Dubai will be world No. 26 Karen Khachanov, who said on Tuesday he respected the Serb's unwavering position against taking the Covid-19 vaccination. Khachanov came through a two-hour 46-minute duel with Australian Alex de Minaur, 6-3, 6-7 (1/7), 7-5, to book a last-16 meeting with the top-seeded Djokovic. As an unvaccinated individual, Djokovic will struggle to travel to many countries this season and has already said he currently isn't allowed to enter the United States, where two Masters 1000 tournaments are being held next month in Indian Wells and Miami.

'Tennis better when Novak Djokovic plays' - Andy Murray wants to see world number one back at major events

Andy Murray believes tennis suffers most when Novak Djokovic misses out on major events. Djokovic is set to miss out on the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in March after admitting that, as things stand, he is unable to enter the country due to his vaccination status. Ad/> He was deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open, and requirements will be unable to compete at the French or US Open too.

Novak Djokovic news: Dubai tennis is one of the best in the world says world no 1

Just a month after not being allowed to play in the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic received a strong reception at the Dubai Open.

Khachanov supports Djokovic after setting up Dubai encounter

Novak Djokovic's second-round opponent in Dubai will be world No. 26 Karen Khachanov, who said that he respected the Serb's unwavering position against taking the Covid-19 vaccination.

Novak Djokovic triumphant on return to the court at Dubai Tennis Championships

Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to the court in his first match since he was denied entry into the Australian Open due to not being vaccinated against Covid-19.

Andy Murray battles from set down to overcome Christopher O’Connell in Dubai

Andy Murray needed to come from a set down to defeat Australian qualifier Christopher O’Connell in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Rafael Nadal backs Daniil Medvedev in attempt at ending Novak Djokovic dominance

Rafael Nadal has given his verdict on Daniil Medvedev's chances of becoming world No 1 this week. The Russian could become the first man outside of the 'Big Four' to hold the top spot of the rankings since 2004 after a successful last year including the US Open title and Australian Open runner-up spot.

'Tennis better when Novak Djokovic plays' - Andy Murray wants to see world number back at major events

Andy Murray believes tennis suffers most when Novak Djokovic misses out on major events. Djokovic is set to miss out on the prestigious Indian Wells tournament in March after admitting that, as things stand, he is unable to enter the country due to his vaccination status. Ad/> He was deported from Australia ahead of the Australian Open, and requirements will be unable to compete at the French or US Open too.

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Karen Khachanov Supports Novak Djokovic After Setting Up Dubai Encounter

'Tennis better when Novak Djokovic plays' - Andy Murray wants to see world number one back at major events

Novak Djokovic news: Dubai tennis is one of the best in the world says world no 1

Khachanov supports Djokovic after setting up Dubai encounter

Novak Djokovic triumphant on return to the court at Dubai Tennis Championships

Andy Murray battles from set down to overcome Christopher O’Connell in Dubai

Rafael Nadal backs Daniil Medvedev in attempt at ending Novak Djokovic dominance

'Tennis better when Novak Djokovic plays' - Andy Murray wants to see world number back at major events