US Open Novak Djokovic – US Open 2022 Draws: Former world number one Novak Djokovic said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York to compete at the U.S. Open. The last Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday. After the official withdrawal by Djokovic, the US Open organizers are ready to release the seedings and the DRAWS for this year’s event: Follow US OPEN 2022 LIVE Updates & US OPEN Draws LIVE with InsideSport.IN
The US Open at Flushing Meadows have also released an official statement confirmed the American ban. It read: “Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2022 US Open prior to the draw taking place this morning.
“As the Qualifying Tournament has commence , his withdrawal resulted in a Lucky Loser being included in the draw.”
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Why Novak Djokovic can’t play US Open? Current rules require travellers to show proof of full vaccination to board flights to and enter the United States. Djokovic did not defend his Australian Open title in January because his Covid-19 vaccination status led to him being deported from the country.
Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open. Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support. ❤️ Good luck to my fellow players! I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again. 💪🏼 See you soon tennis world! 👋🏼
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) August 25, 2022
Since October 2021, the United States has banned non-vaccinated visitors. The Serbian previously said he was prepared to miss Grand Slam tournaments that require participating players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Djokovic was on the entry list for the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 tournament in New York. The 35-year-old was also unable to defend his Australian Open crown earlier this year after being deported from the country over his vaccination status.
Stacey Allaster, the tournament director added: “Novak is a great champion and is is very unfortunate that he will be unable to compete at the 2022 U Open, as he is unable to enter the country due to the federal government’s vaccination policy for non-US citizens.
“We look forward to welcoming Novak back at the 2023 US Open.”
The organizers are now ready to reveal the singles main draws at any moment today.
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