Novak Djokovic to overlook US Open 2022: 'I won't be able to journey to NY' | Tennis Information
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World No. 6 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the US Open 2022 after the 21-time Grand Slam winner introduced that he is not going to be travelling to New York. The rationale behind Djokovic not competing within the remaining Grand Slam of the 12 months is because of his Covid vaccination standing. The Serb, who's but to get himself jabbed towards Covid-19, isn't allowed to enter america as per the present protocol.
"Sadly, I won't be able to journey to NY this time for US Open. Thanks #NoleFam to your messages of affection and assist. Good luck to my fellow gamers! I will maintain in fine condition and optimistic spirit and await a chance to compete once more. See you quickly tennis world!," Djokovic tweeted.
That is the second Grand Slam that Djokovic has missed this 12 months on account of being unvaccinated towards Covid. He was earlier deported from Australia forward of the Australian Open in January, which additionally noticed the Prime Minister of the nation getting concerned. Matter escalated with Djokovic getting concerned in an intense court docket case.
Nevertheless, he was allowed to participate within the French Open and the Wimbledon, which noticed the previous World No. 1 declare his twenty first Main title in July. The feat noticed him edge previous tennis icon Roger Federer, whereas he nonetheless stays one Grand Slam behind this 12 months's French Open winner Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic will now have to attend till 2023 so as to add extra Main titles to his tally. He has to this point reached the US Open finals 9 instances, out of which he has received three and misplaced the opposite six events, with the newest being in 2021. The following-gen tennis star Daniil Medvedev had defeated Djokovic within the remaining at Flushing Meadows.
Aside from the Serb, the 2020 US Open finalist Alexander Zverev will even miss the occasion. The German remains to be recovering from the harm he had sustained towards Nadal through the semifinals at Roland Garros.
American Reilly Opelka and French participant Gael Monfils has additionally withdrawn from the competitors.
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