Serbian Novak Djokovic announced this thursday refuse to participate in the next US Open of the tennis, Not being able to enter the country for not meeting the coronavirus vaccine requirement.

“Unfortunately I won’t be able to go to NY this time for the US Open. Thanks #NoleFam for your messages of love and support. Good luck to the other players! I’ll stay in good shape and in a positive mood and I will wait for an opportunity to compete again. See you soon tennis world!” he wrote on his Twitter account.

Djokovic, a three-time champion in New York and a finalist last year, was unable to play the 2022 US tour both at the start and end of the season due to his refusal to be vaccinated.

The Serbian with 21 ‘major’ winners was also unable to play in the last Australian Open for the same reason.

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United States regulations currently apply to non-US citizens and non-residents current proof vaccine going through immigration control and Djokovic waited until the last moment, hoping the government would change those restrictions.

However, just hours before the main draw, the Serb made official his resignation from the second ‘biggest’ of the season. Only attended this year Roland Garros Y Wimbledon, who was the champion.

“Novak is a major champion and it’s a shame he couldn’t enter the country due to the government’s vaccination requirement for non-citizens. We look forward to welcoming Novak to the US Open. “2023” in a statement provided by the organization to tournament director Stacey Allaster. assured.

Last Monday, the United States Open released a poster to promote the start of the tournament, featuring Spanish Rafa Nada and Carlos Alcaraz with eight stars, but without Djokovic, a sign that he did not trust the possible stake of the tournament itself.

The Serbian did not play at the Australian Open this year and did not participate in the US tourboth in Indian Wells and Miami at the start of the campaign, and in Washington, Montreal and Cincinnati this summer.

The US Open does not require players to present their vaccination certificates, but noted: It will respect the decisions of the Government of the Country.

The next US Open will be number one in the world from August 29 to September 11 with Russian Daniil Medvedev, who is now world champion.