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Djokovic resigns himself to not playing in Indian Wells and Miami: “If I can’t, I can’t”

Novak Djokovic is not going to change his stance. He didn’t do it last year and he won’t this year. The Serbian remains firm in his idea of ​​not getting vaccinated against Covid despite the fact that this means missing several important tournaments. This Thursday, after qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Adelaide tournament, Djokovic was asked about the need to be vaccinated in April to be able to enter the United States, the scene of the first two Masters 1,000 of the season, Indian Wells and Miami. And the former world number one was clear about it: «Look, if it’s official, then that’s it. I mean, what can I do? Any. You know my position. It is what it is. I hope to participate, but if I can’t, I can’t.” Related News standard Yes Tennis Rafa Nadal begins its version 23: same illusion, new challenges Laura Marta standard No Tennis Feliciano López announces that he retires in this 2023 SD The increase in coronavirus cases worldwide will lead the United States to request a certificate of full vaccination to all foreigners who want to enter the country, at least until April 10. That would prevent Djokovic from entering the United States for the American tour, which will begin in Indian Wells, from March 6 to 19, and continue in Miami, (from March 20 to April 2). Djokovic already missed these two tournaments last year and was also unable to travel to New York in August to play the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year. The 35-year-old player began his ordeal with the coronavirus at the 2022 Australian Open, when he ended up being deported from the country before starting to play after his visa was withdrawn for not being vaccinated and not meeting the requirements for a exemption. This year, however, he has not had that problem to enter Australia. Djokovic has fallen to No. 5 in the world and risks not being able to score up to 2,000 ATP ranking points if he doesn’t play in Indian Wells and Miami.

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