Thursday, August 25, 2022

Novak Djokovic out of US Open due to Covid rules

Former tennis world number one and 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has confirmed he won't be travelling to New York for the US Open, which kicks-off on Monday.


The Serb was hoping to compete and win his fourth trophy at Flushing Meadows, but since October last year, the United States has banned entry for non-citizens who aren't vaccinated against Covid-19. 


Djokovic did not defend his Australian Open title in January because his vaccination status led to him being deported from the country.


Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has more. 


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