The term is scheduled to end on May 11.
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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic attends an educational consultation in Belgrade on February 22, 2023. (ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP Getty Images)
“Novak Djokovic is a wonderful champion, a fan favorite, and now that the federal government has eliminated his vaccine for foreign travelers, we look to the future to welcome him to New York for the 2023 U. S. Open,” said Chris, a U. S. spokesman. United States Tennis Association, Widmaier told the AP.
Djokovic, who is not vaccinated, denied an exemption when he tried to compete at the Miami Open in March.
In February, he also applied for special permission to enter the U. S. You are eligible to participate in tournaments due to your vaccination status. Although he was also denied special permission, some politicians think Djokovic will be allowed to enter the country.
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In a letter received via Fox News Digital earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suggested President Biden “put pandemic politics aside and give Americans what they need: let him play. “It is unfair, unscientific and unacceptable.
Djokovic is one of the world’s most productive tennis players, winning 22 Grand Slams in his illustrious career.
Serbian Novak Djokovic waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena after beating American Tommy Paul in the semifinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
However, the 2022 season was complicated for him, as he was not allowed to play in Indian Wells, Miami Open and US Open. He was also deported from Australia.
Djokovic, however, was able to compete at Wimbledon last year in England, where he defeated Australian Nick Kyrgios in 4 sets.
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With Djokovic absent from the US Open, the men’s singles overtake Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Casper Ruud.
Alcaraz at the top of world tennis, ranking No. 1 in the ATP in front of Djokovic after his first Grand Slam victory.
Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating American Tommy Paul in the semifinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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However, the Serb has since regained that name and will try to stay on the tennis throne until the US Open begins on August 28.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Scott Thompson is editor of Fox News Digital.