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Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
Djokovic, who has three US Open titles, will not be able to participate at this year’s US Open due to current rules under which travelers seeking to enter the US have to be fully vaccinated and provide a proof before boarding flights.
Earlier this month, the 35-year-old was included in the entry list for the Aug 29-Sept 11 Grand Slam in New York.
“I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to US,” Djokovic said in a post on Instagram along with a video of him practising.
The Serbian later said he was prepared to miss Grand Slam tournaments rather than take the Covid-19 vaccine.
