(CNN) — Twenty-just one time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic has announced his absence from the impending US Open through a Twitter article on Thursday.
Djokovic has remained unvaccinated from Covid-19 throughout the pandemic, and latest US guidelines stipulate that any non-US citizen ought to be totally vaccinated versus the virus in purchase to receive a visa and enter the country.
The 35-12 months-outdated Serbian wrote: “Sadly, I will not be able to vacation to NY this time for US Open up. Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and assistance.
“Good luck to my fellow gamers! I’ll retain in great form and constructive spirit and hold out for an opportunity to compete once again. See you soon tennis environment!”
Stacy Allaster, the tournament director of the US Open, said in a assertion: “Novak is a wonderful winner and it is really regrettable that he will be unable to compete at the 2022 US Open up, as he is unable to enter the nation owing to the federal government’s vaccination coverage for non-US citizens.
“We glimpse forward to welcoming Novak back at the 2023 US Open up.”
The US Open up assertion also famous that as a consequence of Djokovic’s withdrawal taking position immediately after the commence of the qualifiers, a “lucky loser” will be provided in the attract.
Djokovic was deported from Australia in January, protecting against his participation in the Australian Open, due to his refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
Djokovic received tennis’ most the latest significant at Wimbledon in July. He was not able to contend at Indian Wells or the Miami Open in March owing to the identical US vacation restrictions.
The draw for this year’s US Open will take areas on Thursday at midday. The tournament operates from August 29 to September 11.
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