USTA, US Open hoping unvaccinated Novak Djokovic gets special nod to enter country | Tennis News – Times of India
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the US Open are hoping Novak Djokovic is successful in his bid to enter the country after the Serbian, who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, applied for special permission last month.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 U.S. to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami this month."Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen," the U.S. Open Twitter account said on Friday."The USTA and U.S. Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami," it added.The U.S. v...