MADRID, 20 (EUROPA PRESS)
“The US Open does not have a vaccination mandate for players, but will respect the position of the United States government regarding travel to the country by non-vaccinated non-US citizens,” he explained in a statement after announcing the list of participants. .
In this way, Djokovic, who decided not to get vaccinated against COVID-19, was already affected in Australia at the beginning of the year after being deported and not being able to compete in the first ‘big’. Now, he could not participate in the US Open either, although the Serbian has already recognized that “it is not the end of the world”.
“In accordance with the ITF ‘Grand Slam’ regulations, all eligible players are automatically entered into the men’s and women’s singles main draws based on their ranking 42 days prior to the first Monday of the event,” the organization said.
The 21 ‘Grand Slam’ champion appears as seventh ranked in the ATP ranking, although his presence in the American tournaments remains unknown, since he still has not been vaccinated, an essential requirement to be able to access the United States.
“I am not interested in politics. I have my own points of view, and what I want is for everyone to have the freedom to choose what is best for each one. I am a professional tennis player and I want to be where I can play. I respect everyone and I would like my decision to be respected at least. If they authorize it, I will be in New York,” said ‘Nole’.
The one from Belgrade announced after winning Wimbledon that the situation in Australia will not be repeated, although he will seek that authorization from the Yankee government. Last year he reached the final of the US Open, but lost to the Russian Daniil Medvedev, which prevented him from conquering the ‘Grand Slam’ of the calendar. In addition, the Serbian is one title from the ‘greats’ of Rafa Nadal’s record, with 22, after his victory in four sets in the Wimbledon final.
The main draw of the US Open 2022 will be held from Monday, August 29 to Sunday, September 11 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.
