Tennis
Djokovic is officially eliminated from the Miami Open
Novak Djokovic will not participate in the Miami Open despite efforts to obtain an exemption and entry into the United States.
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“We tried to give Novak Djokovic an exemption, but it was impossible.” said Tournament Director James Blake. The 35-year-old, unvaccinated against Covid-19, is not allowed to enter the United States under the guidelines for foreign travelers.
However, the restrictions are set to be lifted on May 11, meaning Djokovic will be allowed to enter the United States for the US Open next August.
Blake made it clear once again that the tournament wanted the 6-time champion, but the final decision rested with the government.
“Obviously we are one of the top tournaments in the world and we would like to have the best players. We did everything we could. We tried to talk to the government but it wasn’t up to us.”
Blake made it clear once again that the tournament wanted the 6-time champion, but the final decision rested with the government.
“Obviously we are one of the top tournaments in the world and we would like to have the best players. We did everything we could. We tried to talk to the government but it wasn’t up to us.”
We remind you that Djokovic last played at the Miami Open in 2019, losing in the round of 16 to Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 1-6 7-5 6-3.
The Serb now turns his attention to Europe and the clay court season, with the most likely tournament he will take part in after a month’s absence being the first clay court 1000 in Monte Carlo, which begins on April 8.
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Source: Tennis24
Source: sport 24
