Novak Djokovic, the 21-time Grand Slam champion, said he has withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine-related travel restrictions.
“Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open,” Djokovic wrote on Twitter. “Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support.  Good luck to my fellow players! I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again.  See you soon tennis world!”
Djokovic had said he hoped the United States would change its restrictive travel policies after winning Wimbledon in July 2022….