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.
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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: Novak Djokovic decision doesn't sit well with me - but I didn't like seeing Australian Open situation
Andy Murray says it would be “better for tennis” if Novak Djokovic was able to play all the major events, but admitted that the World No 1 needs to live with the consequences of being unvaccinated.
'I can't enter the United States' - Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells in March
Novak Djokovic revealed he is currently unable to enter the USA and will miss the prestigious Indian Wells masters tournament in March as things stand. The Serbian world number one eased into the last-16 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship with a straight sets victory over Lorenzo Musetti. Ad/> But while the UAE's more lenient entry requirement laws accommodate for the unvaccinated Djokovic, the USA's do not.
Novak Djokovic gives update on potential Indian Wells appearance amid US visa problems
Novak Djokovic says as things stand he won’t be able to compete at Indian Wells because he can’t enter the USA due to being unvaccinated against coronavirus.
Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti LIVE: Tennis result in Dubai plus Andy Murray score
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Djokovic returns to action with victory in Dubai
DUBAI: World number one Novak Djokovic belatedly began his 2022 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-3 defeat of Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti at the Dubai Championships on Monday.
Andy Murray says it will just be ’easier if Novak Djokovic gets vaccinated’ so he can compete in major events
Dubai - Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic's stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes "it's not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events".