Novak Djokovic’s presence at the next US Open hangs in the balance. The Serbian has publicly admitted that he is even willing to lose the opportunity to go on the pitch in order to avoid the Covid vaccine. However, Novak will not risk a new ordeal as he did in Australia earlier this year, so he will not go to New York unless the US rules change.
In fact, the United States currently prohibits entry to its territory to those who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus, so a turnaround would be necessary, a true miracle three weeks before the start of the tournament.
Nole’s coach, Goran Ivanisevic, has stated on several occasions that he has given up hope about Djokovic’s participation in Flushing Meadows, while Novak continues to train specifically, keeping hope. However, it seems that a small possibility has been opened.
Prompted by an online petition with more than 50,000 signatures to promote a permit for Novak Djokovic, some members of the United States Congress have actually moved to request a special visa for Djokovic. In fact, a small group of Republicans wrote a joint letter to President Joe Biden, officially requesting a special waiver, a real pardon for Djokovic.
Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has even sent a note to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who is currently busy unraveling the war in Ukraine and tensions in Taiwan, urging that the Serb be allowed to play at the Us Open.
These are his words, picked up by foreign media: “Although several unvaccinated Americans will participate in the tournament this year, some of the best players in the world, including Novak Djokovic, will not be able to compete due to the rules instituted by President Biden.”
Novak Djokovic’s presence at the next US Open hangs in the balance. The Serbian has publicly admitted that he is even willing to lose the opportunity to go on the pitch in order to avoid the Covid vaccine. However, Novak will not risk a new ordeal as he did in Australia earlier this year, so he will not go to New York unless the US rules change.
Cerundolo opens up on Novak Djokovic
Speaking on an episode of the ‘3iguales’ tennis podcast, Francisco Cerundolo said that Novak Djokovic should be lauded for being ‘authentic.’ “I don’t see [Novak] Djokovic as a villain.
Quite the contrary. What happens is that people are very much in love with [Roger] Federer and [Rafael] Nadal. Novak says what he feels, it’s authentic,” Cerundolo said. Djokovic is locked in a fight for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles with Federer and Nadal, and Cerundolo believes that the 21-time Major winner will surpass both eventually.
“Surely, Novak will pass both in Grand Slams won. Djokovic is the one who moves the most to help the players who earn the least. To those who play Futures or challengers,” Cerundolo stated.
