USTA, US Open hoping unvaccinated Djokovic gets special nod to enter country

United States tennis hopes unvaccinated Novak Djokovic gets special permission to enter country

Novak Djokovic has sought special permission to enter the United States to play in Indian Wells and Miami Open tournaments in March-April. Unvaccinated Djokovic was denied entry into the US last year.

US Open, USTA back Djokovic's bid to enter US despite unvaccinated status

Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open organizers on Friday.

US Open hoping unvaccinated Novak Djokovic gets permission to play

Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against Covid, said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to enter the US

Tennis: Novak Djokovic supported in his request to enter the United States by the US federation

While waiting to receive a possible special authorization, the Serb has received several official support in his approach.

The American federation is in favor of Novak Djokovic entering the United States without a Covid vaccine

The American Tennis Federation and the organizers of the US Open have shown their support for Novak Djokovic in his request to enter the United States, despite not being vaccinated against Covid, to play in the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000.

US Open, USTA back Djokovic's petition to enter USA despite unvaccinated status

Current US travel rules bar unvaccinated foreign travellers such as Novak Djokovic from entering the country.