Unvaccinated foreign citizens can’t go to Canada or the U.S. currently; the Cincinnati tournament’s news release announcing Djokovic’s withdrawal cited “travel restrictions.”
Tag: Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon champion Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
He is a bit of God: Nick Kyrgios praises Novak Djokovic after losing Wimbledon final
Djokovic went past Roger Federer’s tally of 20 grand slam titles, clinching his 21st grand slam title after defeating Kyrgios.
I don’t take any win for granted: Novak Djokovic after winning his 7th Wimbledon title
With this Djokovic also went past Roger Federer’s tally of 20 grand slam titles. He reached his fourth consecutive title after defeating his Aussie counterpart 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3).
Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Karatsev in opener; Felix, Shapovalov also enter R3
The top seed must reach the semi-finals to prevent Daniil Medvedev from taking his spot at the top of the ATP Rankings on Monday.
Djokovic to be replaced at No 1 by Daniil Medvedev after Dubai loss
Djokovic’s latest stay atop the rankings began on Feb. 3, 2020, and his total of 361 weeks there are the most for any man since the tour’s computerized rankings began in 1973.
Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic could skip French Open, Wimbledon
Speaking to the BBC, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said he is not vaccinated and added that missing the next two majors and other tournaments is “the price that I am willing to pay.”
Shane Warne questions Novak Djokovic’s medical exemption, says he is embarrassed as Victorian
This comes after the tennis star won his legal appeal on procedural grounds on Monday, quashing the border officer’s initial decision to cancel his visa.
Novak Djokovic wins court case, Australian judge orders release from detention
The presiding judge Anthony Kelly then sought to clear up the timeline from the morning Djokovic landed in Australia and was promptly told to leave.
Novak Djokovic supporters continue vigil outside of Melbourne detention hotel
The defending Australian Open champion is waiting it out in Melbourne at a secure hotel used by immigration officials to house asylum seekers and refugees.
Novak Djokovic might skip Australian Open as Victoria bars unvaccinated players
The state of Victoria has said that no athlete who has not been fully vaccinated will be allowed to participate in major events, which includes the Australian Open in January 2022.
Medvedev lifts US Open trophy, denies Djokovic calendar Grand Slam
Djokovic, after winning the first three majors of the year, was trying to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four majors in one season and break a tie with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the most major titles in history (20 each).
US Open: Djokovic defeats Zverev in five-set marathon, one win away from calendar Grand Slam
World number 1 Djokovic defeated Zverev in the semi-finals 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic will now take on Daniil Medvedev in the summit clash of the US Open.
Djokovic excels when there is pressure: Coach Ivanisevic
Djokovic is now just three wins from completing the first Grand Slam by a male since Rod Laver in 1969.
Novak Djokovic’s temper flares up in bronze medal match loss
The top-ranked Djokovic lost his cool and abused his racket several times during a 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 defeat to Pablo Carreño Busta of Spain in the bronze medal match of the tennis tournament on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic decides to compete at the Olympics
In a message posted on social media, Djokovic, who will now aim for a golden slam — four Grand Slams and Olympic gold in a calendar year
This incredible journey will not stop at 20 Grand Slams: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the final on Sunday to clinch his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam crown overall.
Novak Djokovic eyes 20th Grand Slam title to equal Nadal, Federer
Djokovic, who is into his seventh final at the All England club, is only the second male player after Roger Federer to reach 30 Grand Slam finals. Federer has reached Grand Slam finals on 31 occasions.
Heartbroken Shapovalov says he will be ready for Novak Djokovic next time
“I think what hurt so much this time was just that I felt like the game is there and it’s possible to go and play for the trophy,” Shapovalov said on Friday evening.
Fans need to look beyond maverick Djokovic’s antics and celebrate his on-court genius
A look at the number of titles won by Novak Djokovic should be enough to imagine that he would be a darling of the fans.
Tennis-‘Big Three’ getting old? Novak Djokovic doesn’t think so
The last four ATP Masters 1000 events, the most prestigious tournaments outside the Grand Slams, have been won by players outside the grouping of Djokovic, Nadal and Roger Federer.
Them again: Djokovic and Nadal to meet in Italian Open final
Titles for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev in the Monte Carlo Masters and Madrid Open, respectively, raised speculation again that the Big Three — including 39-year-old Roger Federer — was expiring.
Today you showed why you are king of clay: Djokovic to Nadal
Djokovic, who was looking to become the first man in the Open Era to win all four Grand Slams twice, lost 0-6, 2-6, 5-7 to Nadal on Sunday.
Italian Open: Novak Djokovic reaches final in Rome with 7-5, 6-3 win over Rudd
Four-time champion Djokovic is playing his first tournament since his disqualification at the US Open and a win here would be a record 36th Masters title for the Serbian.
Italian Open: Djokovic, Nadal enter quarter-finals
On Friday, Djokovic defeated his fellow Serb Filip Krajinovic 7-6 (7), 6-3 to enter the last eight of the tournament for the 14th straight year.