Djokovic awaits U.S. clearance amid COVID-19 vaccine ban
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
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US Tennis backs unvaccinated Djokovic's bid to play at Indian Wells
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the US Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against Covid-19, applied for special permission last month.
UAE Pro League: Ali Mabkhout leads Al-Jazira to epic win over Sharjah
DUBAI: An epic victory for Al-Jazira reignited their ADNOC Pro League title hopes at the expense of underwhelming Sharjah amid winning returns for the rest of the chasing pack in matchweek 19.
Britain’s Alex Yee and Beth Potter claim victories at World Triathlon Championship Series in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Great Britain’s Alex Yee and Beth Potter made a winning start to their season after triumphing in the elite races of the World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi, presented by Daman, on Friday.
US Open, USTA back Djokovic's bid to enter US despite unvaccinated status
Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open organizers on Friday.
Medvedev shocks Djokovic to reach Dubai Tennis Championships final
DUBAI: In-form Daniil Medvedev remains on-track to seal a third consecutive ATP Tour title after eclipsing world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Daniil Medvedev Ends Novak Djokovic Win Streak To Set Up Dubai Final With Andrey Rublev
Daniil Medvedev appears to have returned to his best form as he ended Novak Djokovic's undefeated 15-0 start to the season with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over the world number one on Friday. After briefly dropping outside the top 10 for the first time since July 2019, Medvedev has stormed back into that elite ranking bracket, winning his last 13 matches - within an 18-day period - to set up an all-Russian Dubai final against defending champion Andrey Rublev.
United States Tennis Association and US Open 'hopeful' Djokovic can compete at Indian Wells and Miami
The United States Tennis Association and US Open are «hopeful» Novak Djokovic will be successful in his petition to enter the United States for the upcoming events at Indian Wells and Miami. Indian Wells starts on March 8 and Miami on March 22. As it stands Djokovic is not allowed to travel to the US, which at the moment is the only country on the ATP Tour that requires international travellers to be vaccinated against Covid-19.