Carlos Alcaraz took the first position in the world rating in Djokovic after his victory in Indian Wells
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Novak Djokovic hopes to compete in the US Open
Novak Djokovic said he has no regrets about the lack of tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami because of his COVID-19 vaccination status, but that he hoped he would be allowed to enter the U. S. U. S. will be in the U. S. later this year for the US Open.
The US has recently banned unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country, though the policy is expected to be lifted when the government finalizes its Covid emergency declarations in May.
Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully applied to the United States for special permission to play in Indian Wells and Miami.
Carlos Alcaraz returned the Serbian to the top spot in world ratings after winning the name Indian Wells on Sunday.
“I don’t regret it,” Djokovic told CNN. I have learned from life that regrets only stop you and make you live in the past.
“I don’t need to do that. I also don’t need to live too much in the future. I need to be as much as at the given moment but, of course, think about the future, create a better future. “
“So I congratulate Alcaraz. Il merits to move back to number one.
Djokovic said it was a shame that he wasn’t allowed to compete in the U. S. In the US, where he has enjoyed wonderful success, adding 3 of his 22 major titles.
“But at the same time, it was the conscious resolution I made and I knew there was a choice not to go,” Djokovic said.
“It’s the existing state or existing scenario that I hope to replace later this year, for the US Open. This is the maximum tournament for me on American soil.
The Serb said the controversy had tarnished his enthusiasm for the sport.
“In fact, on the contrary, I am more excited than ever, more motivated than ever by the sport, my family, my foundation, everything and everything I do off the court,” he said.
“Dignity and integrity, and staying true to myself, my ideals and rights are above all else. “
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