Novak Djokovic

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.

Djokovic battled for one hour and 57 minutes to eke out the result, 7-6(3), 7-6(5) in his favour before a packed centre-court crowd and rallied into the ...

[Djokovic](/topic/djokovic) has a 7-0 ATP head-to-head series lead over [Shapovalov](/topic/shapovalov), but the 23-year-old has been very competitive in their three matches since 2020. [Djokovic](/topic/djokovic), who has won 20 of his last 21 matches, won his third career title in Adelaide in 2007. In his first game of the season, [Daniil Medvedev](/topic/daniil-medvedev) had to fight tooth and nail, saving nine set points in the opening set of 2023. He next plays [Shapovalov](/topic/shapovalov) on Friday, followed by a possible blockbuster semi-final against [Daniil Medvedev](/topic/daniil-medvedev) on Saturday. [Djokovic](/topic/djokovic) needed only a hint of an opening to break to love and roar in acknowledgement towards his camp. 64 Quentin Halys in the [Adelaide International](/topic/adelaide-international) on Thursday.

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he can't do much as he stares at losing an opportunity to play the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open due ...

Djokovic missed the opportunity to play the US Open in 2022 due to lack of a vaccine against Covid-19 -- something that was mandatory to enter the United States amid the pandemic. Djokovic will be one of the firm favourites to win the Australian Open crown later this month. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he can't do much about the possible entry ban to the United States that will see him miss the two Masters 1000 tournaments in March and April.

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It is what it is,” Djokovic told reporters after he advanced to the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 on Thursday. Djokovic US Open: Novak Djokovic accepts difficult US Open snub amid vaccination stance, says ‘I’m hoping to participate, but I can’t go’ – Check out: Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the requirement for foreign air travellers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be in place. “Look, if it is official, then it is. Djokovic US Open: Novak Djokovic accepts difficult US Open snub amid vaccination stance, says ‘I’m hoping to participate, but I can’t go’ – Check out Djokovic US Open: Novak Djokovic said he had no choice but to sit out tournaments in the United States after authorities said non-nationals will need to have had COVID-19 vaccinations to enter the country.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the requirement for foreign air travellers to be fully vaccinated against the disease ...

That would mean Djokovic would miss the hardcourt ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells, which runs from March 6-19, as well as the Miami Open from March 20 to April 2. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the requirement for foreign air travellers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be in place until April 10.

The former world number one is set to miss the prestigious Indian Wells and Miami Open ATP 1000 events.

Djokovic was prevented from entering the United States to play the U.S. Speaking about the Australian experience last week, Djokovic said: "You can't forget those events. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), he replied: "I mean, if it is official then it is -- what can I do?

Djokovic returned to the scene of his 2007 title run on Tuesday with a comfortable straight-sets win over France's Constant Lestienne.

Djokovic returned to the scene of his 2007 title run on Tuesday with a comfortable straight-sets win over France's Constant Lestienne. Hopefully I can capitalise on a good start to the week and definitely excited for what's to come," he said. "Definitely trying to implement that on the individual side. Winning two tiebreakers is always great I think for confidence level at the beginning of the year." "He played like a top-10 player today. Novak Djokovic overcame a shaky start to beat Frenchman Quentin Halys on Thursday and reach the Adelaide International quarter-finals, stepping up his preparations for the Australian Open.

Djokovic has made it clear that he will not be vaccinated against Covid-19, even though it means he missed a host of key tournaments last year and his ...

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Novak Djokovic said he had no choice but to sit out tournaments in the United States after authorities said non-nationals will need to have had COVID-19 ...

Djokovic missed the tournaments last year as well and he was unable to travel to New York in August for the U.S. The US Transportation Security Administration on Wednesday said the requirement for foreign air travellers to be fully vaccinated against the disease would be in place until April 10. It is what it is," Djokovic told reporters after he advanced to the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 on Thursday.

A year after being deported from Australia, Novak Djokovic has been greeted with cheers and chants. “Everybody was very welcoming,” said the Serbian.

Djokovic’s vaccination stance hasn’t been vindicated just because the vaccines worked in a different way than we initially believed. “What can I do? Still, it doesn’t mean he’ll be welcome everywhere. I’ve moved on.” “Already it’s behind me. “Proud to be able to overcome a challenge like this. Despite coming back to win the first set, though, Djokovic was never quite out of the woods. Djokovic needed that energy in his second-round contest with Quentin Halys. “I’m trying to use that energy that they are giving me to play my best tennis and win a match.” Djokovic’s three-year ban was rescinded, he was granted a visa, and he has been given a traditional celebrity’s welcome in Adelaide. The unvaccinated star was considered such a threat to the nation’s health that the government confined him to a detention center for refugees before sending him packing, ostensibly for three years. Adelaide, Australia

Top seed Novak Djokovic fended off an upset bid from World No. 64 Quentin Halys to win 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday at the Adelaide International 1 in ...

The No. Benjamin Bonzi of France upset Serbian Filip Krajinovic, the No. No. Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania upset the No. Griekspoor moved on when No. She advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine.

He also missed several key tournaments last year due to his vaccination status, including four Masters events – Indian Wells, Miami Open, Canadian Open and ...

He has a big serve, comes to the net, is comfortable playing at the back of a court and he's a great athlete. Everybody is not 100% ready in Australia. "When you play the way Novak plays, he doesn't have ups and downs. Some are very ready, some are not ready, and he is always somewhat ready. “He has a very dynamic style of tennis. [Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells and Miami Open again in 2023](https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-set-to-miss-indian-wells-and-miami-open-after-united-states-extends-covid-vaccine-rul_sto9298783/story.shtml) [Wilander: Djokovic wanting to get revenge at Australian Open](https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2023/novak-djokovic-wanting-to-get-revenge-at-australian-open-2023-race-back-on-with-rafael-nadal-says-ma_sto9297544/story.shtml)