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Djokovic repeats no vaccination stance as US Open slips away

Novak Djokovic repeated his hardline refusal to get a Covid-19 vaccination on Saturday as he resigned himself to sitting out the season's last Grand Slam at the US Open. Djokovic was deported from Melbourne in January over his single-minded but controversial stance, forcing him to abandon an assault on a 10th Australian Open title. With no sign of the US authorities relaxing their rule requiring all visitors to be vaccinated, the 35-year-old Djokovic admitted on Saturday that Wimbledon, which starts Monday, will be his last Slam of 2022.

Novak Djokovic Repeats No Vaccination Stance As US Open Slips Away

Novak Djokovic repeated his hardline refusal to get a Covid-19 vaccination Saturday as he resigned himself to sitting out the season's last Grand Slam at the US Open. Djokovic was deported from Melbourne in January over his single-minded but controversial stance, forcing him to abandon an assault on a 10th Australian Open title. With no sign of the US authorities relaxing their rule requiring all visitors to be vaccinated, the 35-year-old Djokovic admitted Saturday that Wimbledon, which starts Monday, will be his last Slam of 2022. When asked if he had completely closed his mind to getting vaccinated, he was unequivocal.

Rafael Nadal optimistic over fitness for Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal gave a positive update about his fitness as he prepares to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2019.

Things are getting better – Rafael Nadal feeling fitter before Wimbledon return

Rafael Nadal gave a positive update about his fitness as he prepares to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2019.

Rafael Nadal Says Pain-Free For First Time In "Year And Half"

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that for the first time in 18 months he has defeated the crippling foot pain which threatened to push him to the brink of retirement. Nadal captured his 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd major earlier this month to put himself halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam since 1969. However, in the aftermath of his Paris victory, he revealed that he had needed to have his left foot anaesthetised to keep competing. He then underwent "pulsed radiofrequency stimulation", a treatment aimed at reducing nerve pain.

Rafael Nadal enters Wimbledon on good footing after procedure to relieve pain

LONDON — Rafael Nadal on Saturday said the procedure he had on his chronic foot injury after Roland Garros has meant he is largely pain-free, but he is unsure how long the treatment will be effective.

2022 Wimbledon - Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and everyone you should know

The tennis world has made the transition from France to England, from Paris to London, and — perhaps, most importantly — from clay to grass.

Rafael Nadal says pain-free for first time in 'year and half'

Rafael Nadal said Saturday that for the first time in 18 months he has defeated the crippling foot pain which threatened to push him to the brink of retirement. Nadal captured his 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd major earlier this month to put himself halfway to the first men's calendar Grand Slam since 1969. However, in the aftermath of his Paris victory, he revealed that he had needed to have his left foot anaesthetised to keep competing.

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Djokovic repeats no vaccination stance as US Open slips away

Novak Djokovic Repeats No Vaccination Stance As US Open Slips Away

Rafael Nadal optimistic over fitness for Wimbledon

Things are getting better – Rafael Nadal feeling fitter before Wimbledon return

Rafael Nadal Says Pain-Free For First Time In "Year And Half"

Rafael Nadal enters Wimbledon on good footing after procedure to relieve pain

2022 Wimbledon - Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and everyone you should know

Rafael Nadal says pain-free for first time in 'year and half'