The U.S. Open released its entry list on Wednesday and included Novak Djokovic, whose participation in the tournament is at risk over his vaccine status.
Novak Djokovic, who was deported from Australia in January after traveling there unvaccinated for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, was listed on theon Wednesday, but a statement from the tournament clarified that participation for players who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will still be subject to U.S. policy.
Djokovic, who has refused to get vaccinated in order to compete in tournaments, is at risk of missing the U.S. Open this year because the United States does not allow unvaccinated non-citizens to enter the country. USTA provided a statement announcing that while the tournament does not have a vaccine mandate, it will adhere to federal policy.
Novak Djokovic prepares to take his seat on a plane to Belgrade, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 17, 2022."The U.S. Open does not have a vaccination mandate in place for players, but it will respect the U.S. government's position regarding travel into the country for unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens."
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