Novak Djokovic could end the year as the world's top-ranked player but it would be a 'disgrace' if his chances are affected by not being able to compete in the United States due to his unvaccinated status, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said.
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 23, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic arrives on court before practice REUTERS/Loren ElliottMELBOURNE, Jan 23 - Novak Djokovic could end the year as the world's top-ranked player but it would be a "disgrace" if his chances are affected by not being able to compete in the United States due to his unvaccinated status, Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said.
U.S. authorities said this month the requirement for foreign air travellers to be vaccinated against COVID would be in place until at least April 10, meaning Djokovic will miss out on Indian Wells and Miami again. "Obviously the one problem being that he still cannot come to the U.S. If he doesn't play Indian Wells and Miami in March , they're supposed to lift those mandates by mid-April.
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