The extension of covid vaccination requirements for foreigners who intend to travel to USA may affect plans Novak Djokovicwho will lose the Miami and Indian Wells Masters 1000 if he maintains his refusal to be inoculated.
The United States government has extended this requirement until April 10, so in order to enter the country the visitor must show proof of a complete vaccination schedule.
Djokovic, who has always shown his refusal to be inoculated against covid and was kicked out of Melbourne a year ago when he came to play at the Australian Open, could again be left out of tournaments in the United States.
The Serbian defeated Frenchman Quentin Halys this Thursday in the round of 16 of the Adelaide tournament by 7-6(3) and 7-6(5) and in the quarterfinals he will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov. After the victory over the Frenchman, Djokovic was asked about the decision of the US Administration and the possibility of missing the Indian Wells tournament for the second year in a row, which is scheduled from March 8 to 19, and Miami, which is scheduled from March 22 until April. 2.
“I’ve seen it, but it doesn’t seem to be official yet. So, when it’s official, we’ll talk about it.” said the twenty-one Grand Slam winner.
“You know my position. And that’s what it is”, Djokovic insisted in Adelaide where he is preparing the start of the Australian Open, next Monday the 16th, where he will return after being unable to play last year due to his refusal to be vaccinated against covid. In any case, the Serb said: “I hope to play but if he can’t go, I can’t go”assumed.
Although the rules of the coronavirus have been relaxed or removed in many countries, in the United States proof of vaccination is required to enter the country until at least April 10. Djokovic refused to be vaccinated. Last year he was detained at an immigration hotel upon arrival in Melbourne and deported after the immigration minister canceled his visa.
Source: La Verdad
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