Daniil Medvedev reveals why he wants Novak Djokovic to play US Open

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Daniil Medvedev definitely wants to see Novak Djokovic play the U.S. Open later this month – at least to watch one more match of the Serbian’s epic rivalry with Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic, as of now, won’t be able to play the U.S. Open because the government prohibits foreign travelers from entering the United States unless they are vaccinated against the coronavirus. With the CDC recently changing the guidelines for infected individuals, some have wondered whether the rules would change for players like Djokovic, who recently won another major at Wimbledon.

Medvedev was asked recently whether he would want to see Djokovic compete in Flushing Meadows.

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Daniil Medvedev fields questions from the media during the Western and Southern Open on Aug. 14, 2022 in Mason, Ohio. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

"Yeah, for sure. I cannot do anything. It is the government who sets the rules, so I do not know if it can actually change or not," Medvedev said, via Tennis 365.

"If you ask me, if I would be the decision-maker, sure I want Novak to play. I like it when the tournament (has) the best players in the world."

He added he would "love" to see Djokovic and Nadal square off again. Nadal has 22 Grand Slam titles and Djokovic has 21.

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Novak Djokovic returns the ball during an exhibition match. (Elvis Barukcic/AFP via Getty Images)

"But, if for the government rules, he cannot be there, well, everybody is still going to try to do their best and try to win [the] U.S.