Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open Because He Can’t Enter US

Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open Because He Can’t Enter US
Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during press conference after attending his welcoming ceremony celebration at the Belgrade City Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 11, 2022. Pedja Milosavljevic/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Novak Djokovic, the 21-time Grand Slam champion, said he has withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine-related travel restrictions.

“Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open,” Djokovic wrote on Twitter. “Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support.  Good luck to my fellow players! I'll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again.  See you soon tennis world!”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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