Novak Djokovic can return to the U.S. Open this year after missing the tournament in 2022, because the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for foreign air travelers ends next week. “Novak Djokovic is a great champion, a fan favorite, and now that the federal government has lifted its vaccine requirements for international travelers, we look…
Djokovic to Miss Madrid Open, Say Organizers
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week’s Madrid Open, organizers said on Saturday, with the world number one tennis player joining Rafael Nadal on the sidelines. Djokovic, who was unable to play in the U.S. hardcourt swing earlier this year because he has not been vaccinated against COVID, was preparing for the clay season…
Djokovic Hoping to Hit Top Gear on Clay After Banja Luka Exit
Novak Djokovic was far from his best in his quarter-final defeat to Dusan Lajovic at the Srpska Open, but the Serb said he is still hopeful of finding his groove on clay before next month’s French Open. Djokovic had dropped just four games across his previous two meetings with compatriot Lajovic, but the world number…
Djokovic Recovers From Stuttering Start to Reach Monte Carlo Round 3
Novak Djokovic briefly ran into a spot of bother as he fought his way into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters with a 7–6(5) 6–2 victory against Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov on Tuesday. The world number one, who had not played since early March when he reached the final in Dubai after being…
Medvedev Ends Djokovic Run to Book Dubai Final With Rublev
Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year, beating the world number one 6–4 6–4 on Friday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships final where he plays holder Andrey Rublev for a third title in as many weeks. In a contest where the players put their early season win streaks on the…
Flawless Djokovic Downs Hurkacz to Reach Dubai Semifinals
Novak Djokovic stayed on course for his third title of 2023 by powering into the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6–3 7–5 win over Hubert Hurkacz on Thursday. The 35-year-old Serbian won in Adelaide before sealing his 22nd Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open while managing a hamstring injury and has…
Djokovic Powers Past Griekspoor Into Dubai Quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic stormed into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday with a 6–2 6–3 thrashing of Tallon Griekspoor, swiftly returning to his best form at a tournament he has won five times. A day after being taken to three sets by Czech qualifier Tomas Machac, Djokovic was back to his ruthless best…
Fearless Alcaraz Can Show Next-Gen How to Topple Djokovic, Say Sports Psychology Experts
BENGALURU—As the all-conquering Novak Djokovic continues to cast a shadow on the next generation, teenager Carlos Alcaraz’s fearless approach marks him out as a player with the potential to dethrone him, sports psychology experts have told Reuters. Djokovic will turn 36 in May but has barely slowed down and outclassed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets…
Novak Djokovic Breaks Record for Most Weeks Ranked No. 1
Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman, beginning his 378th week in the ATP’s top spot on Monday to surpass Steffi Graf’s 377 leading the WTA. He already held the men’s mark, eclipsing Roger Federer’s old ATP standard of…
Djokovic Hopes to Play in US Despite Being Unvaccinated
February 22, 2023
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BELGRADE, Serbia—Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration has said the requirement for foreign air travelers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be…
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