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Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday. The Serb star's unvaccinated status made it unlikely he would play in the prestigious ATP Masters tournament, just as it means he will probably miss the US Open starting later in August as the United States also requires visitors to the country to show proof of vaccination. Montreal Masters tournament director Eugene Lepierre had said earlier this month he did not expect Djokovic to play.

CWG 2022: Reeth Tennison, Manika Batra Through To Women's Singles Round Of 16

Indian paddlers Reeth Tennison, Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra won their respective matches in the women's singles round of 32 to progress into the next round at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 on Thursday. Akula defeated Karen Lyne from Malaysia 12-10, 12-10, 4-11, 11-8, 11-8. Tennison, prevailed 11-8, 10-12, 11-6, 12-10, 11-3 against England's Charlotte Bardsley. The winners of the Round of 32 will feature in the women's singles round of 16 at Commonwealth Games 2022 on August 5.

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Djokovic likely to miss US Open over Covid-19 vaccine status

Novak Djokovic to play at the US Open but the Serbian appears likely to miss the entire North American hardcourt swing barring a sudden change in Covid-19 protocols in the United States and Canada. Djokovic has refused to take the Covid-19 vaccine yet the 21-times Grand Slam winner remains on the entry lists for the ATP 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati that serve as tune-ups for the Aug.

Griner sentenced to nine years in prison by Russian judge

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow.

Djokovic withdraws from Canada hardcourt event

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's U.S. Open tune-up event in Canada as he cannot enter the country without being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, tournament organisers said on Thursday. Djokovic has refused to take the vaccine but was still included on the entry list for the ATP 1000 hardcourt event in Montreal when it was released in mid-July.

CWG 2022: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula enter women's TT singles pre-quarters

Commonwealth Games on Thursday. Sreeja beat Malaysia's Karen Lyne 12-10, 12-10, 4-11, 11-8, 11-8 in a round of 32 contest. Lyne had stunned defending champion Manika Batra in the team event here with India going down in the quarterfinals. India are looking to make up for that shock loss in the singles and doubles events.

Unvaccinated Djokovic officially out of Montreal ATP event

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organizers said Thursday.

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Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Officially Out Of Montreal ATP Event

CWG 2022: Reeth Tennison, Manika Batra Through To Women's Singles Round Of 16

Emma Raducanu wins marathon match against Camila Osorio to reach Citi Open quarter-finals in Washington

Djokovic likely to miss US Open over Covid-19 vaccine status

Griner sentenced to nine years in prison by Russian judge

Djokovic withdraws from Canada hardcourt event

CWG 2022: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula enter women's TT singles pre-quarters

Unvaccinated Djokovic officially out of Montreal ATP event