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Unvaccinated Djokovic requests special permission to play U.S. tournaments
Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday.
PGA, LPGA tours announced new mixed team event set to begin in December
PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players will compete for a $4 million purse US on network television as the tournament long known as the Shark Shootout becomes a mixed team event this year with 16 teams.
Novak Djokovic asks to enter U.S. despite being unvaccinated
BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday.
‘I have a big desire to play’ – Novak Djokovic hopeful of featuring in Indian Wells and Miami ahead of Dubai return
Novak Djokovic is hopeful of being able to compete at the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami. The world No.
Hawks fire coach Nate McMillan, begin search for replacement
Expectations were high coming into this season in Atlanta, particularly internally. They saw spending big on guard Dejounte Murray to put in the backcourt with Trae Young as something that would catapult them back up near the top of the East. Instead, the Hawks are 29-30 at the All-Star break and projected for a 41-41 record that would have them ninth in the conference.
My plans depend on the US, I'm waiting for a reply: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic on Wednesday said that his plans for the season depend on the United States and he is looking forward to a positive decision soon. He also thanked communities of the Indians Wells and Miami for their support, after applying for special permission to enter the United States to compete in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in the two cities that begin next month. "My plans after Dubai depend on the US. I'm waiting for a reply, it's not on me... I will know soon," world number one Djokovic told reporters after practice in Belgrade."Everything is in process. I'm thankful to the Indians Wells and Miami communities for their support. They would like me to be able to play in their tournaments... I'm looking forward to a positive decision coming soon, but it's not in my hands," Djokovic said.Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID-19, added he would return to the ATP tour in Dubai next week after winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open title and his 22nd Grand Slam last month.
1 year after invasion of Ukraine, Russia's sports exile persists
One year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia's reintegration into the world of sports threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War.