Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite him being unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Djokovic, who has three U.S. Open titles, will not be able to participate at this year’s U.S. Open due to current rules under which travelers seeking to enter the United States 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 U.S.,” Djokovic said in a post on Instagram along with a video of him practicing….