Venus Williams to join sister Serena as she makes singles comeback aged 42
Venus Williams has announced she will play her first singles match in almost a year at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
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Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic on official US Open entry list, but might not play
Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were on the official US Open entry lists released Wednesday, but that doesn't mean they'll necessarily play in the tournament — and in Djokovic's case, he can't, as of now, because he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic on US Open entry list - but he needs Covid rules to change in order to play
Novak Djokovic will need a dramatic u-turn from the US government to compete at the US Open, after organisers confirmed they would not lobby for exemptions on Covid vaccine rules, but Serena Williams is confirmed on the entry list. All non-US citizens need to be fully vaccinated to enter the country, and the Wimbledon champion has been clear that he has no plans to have a jab.
Serena, Djokovic on US Open entry list
Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday as was Novak Djokovic even though his refusal to be vaccinated will bar him from entering the country.
Williams sisters will play at National Bank Open in Toronto next month
Both Williams sisters will be back at the National Bank Open this year.
Novak Djokovic blow as US Open respects US government’s Covid-19 vaccine rules
Novak Djokovic’s hopes of playing in the US Open suffered another blow after the tournament said it would respect the United States government’s rules on the Covid-19 vaccine.
Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic included in US Open entry list
Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Williams, who returned to competition last month after a year-long absence, was added to the entry list for the Aug. 29-Sept.
Williams and Djokovic included in US Open entry list
Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the U.S. Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.