Djokovic misses US Open due to lack of COVID-19 vaccination
PARIS: Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he will not play in the US Open which begins on Monday (Aug 29) as COVID-19 protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
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PARIS: Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he will not play in the US Open which begins on Monday (Aug 29) as COVID-19 protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
By Ben Morse and Matt Foster, CNN
Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he would not play in the US Open, which begins on Monday, as Covid-19 protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
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Novak Djokovic has admitted defeat in his bid to play at the US Open.
Former men's world number one Novak Djokovic said he will not play in the US Open which begins on Monday as Covid protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.
Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he won't be playing at the US Open after a decision from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding vaccination requirements for entering the country. Despite the tournament starting on Monday, with the draw taking place on Thursday, it had still not been confirmed whether or not Djokovic — who is unvaccinated — would be able to travel and play at Flushing Meadows.
Novak Djokovic has admitted defeat in his bid to play at the US Open.