Novak Djokovic at US Open: America relaxes Covid-19 rules - but 21-time Grand Slam champion faces travel wait

Novak Djokovic is currently unable to play in the upcoming US Open but on Friday, America did relax some Covid-19 guidance, with an update on travel restrictions set to follow. The 21-time Grand Slam winner has been included on the entry list for the tournament but due to his decision not to get vaccinated against the virus, is set to be refused entry into the country.

Ad However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is responsible for the health and safety of US residents, has issued new guidance relaxing rules regarding social distancing and quarantine. Tennis'An extraordinary line-up' — Tsitsipas, Ruud join Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Murray for Laver Cup21 HOURS AGO The CDC has not as yet updated its travel advice, which currently states that all non-US citizens and nationals must be fully vaccinated before entering the country, although its website does state that this is under review following the latest update.

A statement read: “This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update.” In June, the CDC said that it “will no longer require air passengers travelling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative Covid-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from Covid-19 before they board their flight.” 'An extraordinary line-up' — Tsitsipas, Ruud join Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Murray for Laver Cup 'Complete lunacy' — Isner blasts Djokovic's US Open absence due to vaccination status 'Zero hope' of rules changing to allow Djokovic to play US Open — Ivanisevic Djokovic’s