Novak Djokovic can play at US Open as vaccine requirement for international travellers to end

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the American government said it will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on 11 May.

Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against Covid-19, missed last year's event due to his vaccine status.

The 35-year-old Serb was also unable to enter the country earlier this year after unsuccessfully applying to the US government for special permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.

Djokovic missed last year's Australian Open and was deported from the country due to his vaccine status and has said he would skip Grand Slams rather than have a Covid shot.

Djokovic has won three of his 22 major titles at the US Open. The hardcourt Grand Slam will be held from 28 August to 10 September this year.