Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will be back at the Australian Open this month, but he won't be allowed to play in two high-profile American tournaments this spring.

Open due to being unable to fly into the U.S. He also was not allowed to play the U.S. The Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio in August is the biggest warm-up tournament for the U.S. Djokovic’s status for American tournaments beyond Miami remains unclear and will depend on if the U.S. If Djokovic remains unvaccinated, he won’t be able to enter the country to participate in the tournaments. [COVID-19 vaccination requirement](https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/ea_1546-21-02b.pdf) for non-U.S.

Top seed Novak Djokovic claws back from 2-5 in the first set to overrun Frenchman Quentin Halys in the Adelaide International 1 second round.

[Rinky Hijikata](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rinky-hijikata/h0bh/overview) in the first round, when he also threw in nine double faults. 88 [Roman Safiullin](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/roman-safiullin/sx50/overview), Shapovalov cut his double fault count to two but still put only 57 per cent of first serves into play. The Canadian put just 55 per cent of first serves into play against Australian He has a big serve, comes to the net, is comfortable playing at the back of a court and he's a great athlete. "He was serving big, hitting his spots and on a fast court like this it's tough to break, so two tie-breaks is a realistic score in today's match. With the Frenchman serving for the set at 5-3, Djokovic went into lockdown mode, breaking to love after teasing four consecutive unforced errors from the 26-year-old's racquet.

Although tennis star Novak Djokovic has received approval to play in the 2023 Australian Open, he will likely have to miss at least a pair of tournaments in ...

"I was very happy to receive the news yesterday," Djokovic said. [will grant him a visa to play in the tournament,](https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/novak-djokovic-will-be-granted-visa-to-play-in-2023-australian-open/) which begins on Jan. Djokovic did get to play in the 2022 French Open and Wimbledon last year. Due to the U.S. Due to his unvaccinated status, Djokovic would be unable to play in the BNP Paribas Open, which runs from Mar. Djokovic would also be forced to miss the Miami Open, which is slated to run from Mar.

Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after US travel authorities extended requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated.

Djokovic has refused to get vaccinated and was detained in an immigration hotel on arrival in Australia 12 months ago. Although coronavirus rules have been relaxed or removed in many countries, proof of vaccination will be needed to enter the United States until at least 10 April. Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after United States travel authorities extended the requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated.

Although coronavirus rules have been relaxed or removed in many countries, proof of vaccination will be needed to enter the United States until at least ...

Katie Swan, Harriet Dart and Dan Evans all fell to US opponents. - Djokovic has been vocal on the fact that he has chosen not to take the vaccine - That means Novak Djokovic risks missing Indian Wells as well as the Miami Open

The 21-time Grand Slam champion was down 5-2 in the first set but ultimately beat the Frenchman in two tie-breaks.

Awaiting the No. Two tie-breaks were probably the most realistic score of today’s match. I lost serve early. 64, but he had also won their only previous meeting in straight sets, a 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory in the second round of the Australian Open in 2016. “It was a great performance from my opponent today. Adelaide, Australia

The Serbian world number five endured a slow start to take the first set in a tiebreaker, and found himself again trailing 5-3 in the second.

“He played like a Top 10 opponent. The Serbian world number five endured a slow start to take the first set in a tiebreaker, and found himself again trailing 5-3 in the second. The Serbian world number five endured a slow start to take the first set in a tiebreaker, and found himself again trailing 5-3 in the second

The Adelaide International 1 crowd were treated to a vintage Novak Djokovic fightback on Thursday. Djokovic surrendered a 2-5 first set lead to French World ...

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Novak Djokovic was handed a stern examination by Frenchman Quentin Halys as he battled into the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals.

His initial visa was cancelled, re-approved by a judge, then revoked again by Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke. “He played like a top 10 opponent. ATP Adelaide But the world No. He was serving big, hitting his spots and on a fast court like this it’s tough to break, so two tie-breaks is a realistic score in today’s match.

Novak Djokovic was made to earn his victory against Quentin Halys, outlasting the 64th-ranked Frenchman 7-6 3 7-6 5 in their round of 16 clash at the ...

He has a big serve, comes to the net, is comfortable playing at the back of a court and he's a great athlete. "He has a very dynamic style of tennis. He was serving big, hitting his spots and on a fast court like this it's tough to break, so two two-breaks is a realistic score in today's match.

Novak Djokovic was handed a stern examination by Frenchman Quentin Halys as he battled into the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals.

His initial visa was cancelled, re-approved by a judge, then revoked again by Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke. ATP Adelaide But the world No.

Serb needs two tiebreaks to see off Halys and clinch quarter-final match against Denis Shapovalov.

We haven't played for a while so I'm looking forward to that. I didn't have such a great start, I lost my serve early. I want to congratulate him for great quality and a great fight.

The 21-time grand slam champion has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 16. Djokovic missed the Australian Open last year ...

“I’m definitely trying to implement that on the individual side as well, and so far it’s been a great start.” “I want to congratulate him for great quality tennis and a great fight today. Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for the Australian Open beginning Jan.

Novak Djokovic is currently in Australia to finalise his preparations for the first Grand Slam of the new year.

Djokovic was then asked if he is still treating his schedule as though he will be playing at Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the spring and replied: "I don't understand the question. Australia dropped its vaccine requirements in July but proof of vaccination will still be required to enter the US for at least another three months, which has put Djokovic's hopes of competing at either Indian Wells or the Miami Open in serious jeopardy. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) refused to give too much away when asked for his thoughts on the United States government extending their ban on unvaccinated non-citizens until April, meaning that he could be prevented from playing at Indian Wells and the Miami Open later this year.

Novak Djokovic defeated Quentin Halys 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday, and Canadian Denis Shapovalov beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 to advance in Adelaide ...

“I’m definitely trying to implement that on the individual side as well, and so far it’s been a great start.” “I want to congratulate him for great quality tennis and a great fight today. Djokovic and other top players are using this event as a warm-up for the Australian Open beginning Jan.

Novak Djokovic is set to miss the Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events this year if he remains unvaccinated against COVID-19, with United States aut.