'Fingers crossed': Novak Djokovic hopes he might play in US Open up

Heather Hamilton

August 14, 12:58 PM August 14, 12:58 PM

Novak Djokovic is waiting around to see if he will be capable to compete in the U.S. Open in New York Metropolis.

The Serbian tennis star withdrew from the Cincinnati Masters because of to his unvaccinated standing and has just two months right up until the U.S. Open’s draw.

Djokovic is unable to compete in the United States owing to the Facilities for Disease Handle and Prevention’s policy barring unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens from getting into the country.

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On Thursday, the CDC loosened its COVID-19 protection tips, generating hope that constraints would be rescinded enabling tennis admirers to see Djokovic compete later this thirty day period.

Tennis legend and commentator John McEnroe named Djokovic’s incapability to contend “B.S.”

"These politicians are acquiring in the way too a great deal. They did it in Australia. Let us let the dude arrive in and participate in in the U.S. I suggest appear on. This is absurd," McEnroe explained, for each Fox News. "But I do not make all those conclusions. I hope somebody would make the correct a person and will allow him to play. That is my particular view."

Djokovic said he is getting ready for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to contend.

"I am planning as if I will be authorized to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to journey to US. Fingers crossed!" Djokovic tweeted.

The U.S. Tennis Affiliation does not have a ban in opposition to unvaccinated players’ participation.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams lifted a ban on unvaccinated athletes taking part in in his city in March.