Novak Djokovic Suffers Massive American Blow After an Overwhelming Welcome for the Tennis Summer in Melbourne
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Novak Djokovic, the Serbian legend, has received some unpleasant news. After being welcomed to participate in the Australian Open, the Serb will likely miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open due to Covid-19 restrictions. The US government has decided to strictly abide by the vaccination rules of the country that forced the Serb to sit out most of the North American swing in 2022.
Djokovic is unlikely to play at this year’s American events. The governing body for tennis in the United States insists that top-level athletes would not be exempt from Covid-19 vaccination protocols.
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Novak Djokovic receives unpleasant news from the American government
Overnight, the US government announced that they have extended the travel ban on foreign nationals who are not vaccinated until April 10. A famous journalist shared the sad news for Djokovic on Twitter. The Department of Transportation Security of the United States has extended the requirement that all foreign travelers should have received the full dose of vaccines. Djokovic has stated categorically that he is not dwelling on the negative events from a year ago but rather is concentrating on the benefits of his return to Australia.
Last year, the Australian government imposed an indefinite travel restriction on Djokovic due to his refusal to have the COVID-19 vaccine. The Australian government has recently lifted the embargo, which has benefited Nole. According to Eurosport, Djokovic will visit Melbourne once more for the first Grand Slam of the year.
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The US Tennis Association and ATP Tour recently announced a set of regulations. The former world number one did not play either event last year. After testing positive for coronavirus, authorities quarantined the Serb.
Novak Djokovic likely to miss (again) Indian Wells and Miami… https://t.co/O6MmE1ZkHG
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 4, 2023
Renowned tennis journalist Jose Morgado tweeted, “Novak Djokovic likely to miss (again)Indian Wells and Miami…” The 33-year-old has not played in the United States since making it to the final of the 2021 US Open. However, his trip to Australia carries much more significance for him than just playing a few exhibition matches. After the government lifted the three-year ban on his visa, the 21-time Grand Slam champion will have the chance to equal the all-time record of his archrival, Rafael Nadal, who currently leads the men’s circuit in terms of major victories.
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John Millman Joins the Chant Over Novak Djokovic’s US Open Ban by Taking a Dig at the Lack of Adherence to Guidelines
Supporters of Djokovic once planned a huge protest to oppose the ban
In August 2022, a group of demonstrators in New York expressed their displeasure outside the Arthur Ashe Stadium, as they held a protest condemning his ban. They demanded that the US government remove the vaccination requirements for foreign nationals.
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The protestors had displayed placards saying that the US government should quickly lift the travel restrictions. Let us know what you think about the Serbian GOAT in your comments below.
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Tony Thomas