Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is said to have applied to enter the USA next month.

The world No 1 is [still on the entry list ](/sport/tennis/1732491/Novak-Djokovic-Rafa-Nadal-Indian-Wells-entry-list-tennis-news)for the first Masters 1000 of the year and his brother has now told Serbian media that he has applied for a "special permit" to enter the country and compete in the sunshine doubles tournaments. "It would be nice to see if we could maybe lift those a little earlier and have him come to play Indian Wells and Miami," retired former world No 2 Tommy Haas told Tennis365. The 22-time Major winner has made it no secret that he is hoping to play in the Californian desert, telling reporters in Adelaide last month: "You know my position, so it is what it is.

Novak Djokovic has reportedly applied for a special entry exemption in order to get into the United States for Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

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Novak Djokovic is looking for a record-equalling Wimbledon title, but a Grand Slam champion thinks he faces tough competition this year.

I mean, he looks to me like a guy that’s a legit threat at Wimbledon.” I mean, to me, Korda is a guy like ‘wow.” The 1989 Roland Garros doubles champion continued, “You gotta think [Ben] Shelton to be dangerous if he gets used to the bounce when you’re playing on grass for the first time.

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 10, 2023. Novak Djokovic has a ray of hope for playing the Sunshine Double. The world No.

Team Djokovic expect to hear a decision on Novak's appeal to U.S. "Novak has to obtain special permission as the US is still denying entry to non-vaccinated persons, which is simply unbelievable as the whole world is open and sports events feature vaccinated and non-vaccinated athletes alike." Novak Djokovic has already returned to training following his Australian Open final victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, his brother said. Last month, the U.S. The world No. That decision opens the door for Djokovic to return to Flushing Meadows to play the US Open for the first time since 2021.

Novak Djokovic after being allowed to enter Australia to play and win the Australian Open does not have as smooth passage at least until May to play any ...

Currently with these measures being lifted in May, he can play the US Open later this year though. “Unfortunately, it is something that is out of our hands,” he told Tanjug. [Novak Djokovic](/novak-djokovic) after being allowed to enter Australia to play and win the Australian Open does not have as smooth passage at least until May to play any events in the USA.

Novak Djokovic attempting to seek an exemption to play in the upcoming Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open is classic "victimization," reckons tennis ...

Djoker, I believe, has gone to another elevation where he's making these adjustments in his game to the Tsitsipas's, to the Alcaraz's, to all the young players that are pushing him. 1 is the player to beat in 2023, even suggesting that he has what it takes to win at least two of the four Grand Slams this year. And so too is it ridiculous that he still persists in rejecting to get the damn vaccine that 99 of the other top 100 players have (sometimes grudgingly) gotten….."

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, one of the most high-profile unvaccinated athletes in the world, has applied for special permission to enter the United States to ...

"Novak has to obtain special permission as the U.S. The U.S. vaccine requirement for foreign air travellers is not expected to be lifted before main draw action at Indian Wells kicks off on March 9.

The Serb's family is fuming at 'simply unbelievable' rules, more than a year on from his deportation from Australia.

The Miami Open runs from March 22 to April 2. Last month, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said it would be a “disgrace” if Djokovic was not allowed to compete at Indian Wells and other tournaments in the United States this year. “Novak has submitted all the required documentation and a request, and the directors of the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments have publicly said Novak is needed at those tournaments and that they want him to come.

Novak Djokovic is said to have requested a 'special permit' to enter America for Indian Wells and Miami.

He is currently scheduled to play another event before the sunshine swing begins, as he is signed up for the Dubai ATP 500 in the week of February 27 but it remains to be seen whether Djokovic plays after carrying a hamstring injury during his Australian Open run. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is in peak form following his run to a historic 10th Australian Open crowd and has won 37 of his last 38 matches, making him a favourite for both Indian Wells and Miami if he can compete. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) could become the first man to win the ‘sunshine double’ since [Roger Federer](/latest/roger-federer) 2017 if he is able to compete at Indian Wells and Miami next and win the two tournaments next month.

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic has sought special permission to enter the United States for Masters 1000 tournaments in Indians Wells and Miami in March.

"Novak has to obtain special permission as the U.S. The Serb is a 5-time champion at Indian Wells and he would be keen on returning to action in the Sunshine tournaments to continue his good run in the lead-up to the French Open. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): Novak Djokovic has applied for special permission to enter the United States ahead of the Indian Wells and Miami Masters 1000 tournaments in March.

According to reports, Novak Djokovic has applied for a special entry exemption in order to be allowed entry into the United States for Indian Wells and the ...

"It is something that unfortunately is not in our hands," Djordje Djokovic told the Serbian publication Tanjung. That would leave Djokovic free to participate in any events on American soil after that date despite still being unvaccinated - but not before, which is when the so-called Sunshine double will take place in Indian Wells and Miami. According to Djokovic's younger brother, however, the Australian Open champion was back in training and hoping for a late change to the rules for foreign visitors in the US.

Novak Djokovic, the best tennis player on the planet, is resting before travelling to Dubai to face the 500 category tournament held from February 27 to ...

Djokovic has won five times in the Californian desert: 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016. How the US arrived at this arbitrary date is anyone's guess but Nole's presence at the US Open 2023 is certain. It should be remembered that the United States will not allow unvaccinated foreigners to enter the country until May 11.