At present, the 21-time grand slam champion is unable to enter the nation attributable to guidelines that require vacationers to be absolutely vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19.

“There’s completely no motive at this stage of the pandemic to not permit Djokovic to play on the US Open 2022. US Authorities and USTA should work collectively to permit him to play. If unvaccinated American gamers can play, Djokovic as one of many legends of the sport should be allowed to play. MAKE IT HAPPEN, USTA!” the petition stated.

Immigration points have considerably derailed Djokovic’s yr as his refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine has hindered his participation in tournaments around the globe.

Earlier than the Australian Open kicked off in January, Djokovic was deported from Australia following a interval in detention and was unable to defend his title.
He later advised the BBC that he could be keen to overlook tournaments to keep up his unvaccinated standing and he has forgone enjoying in a number of tournaments all year long together with these primarily based within the US, such because the Miami Open and Indian Wells.

Djokovic has, nonetheless, performed in two grand slams this yr — the French Open the place he reached the quarterfinals shedding to eventual champion Rafael Nadal, and Wimbledon the place he defended his title with 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 victory over Nick Kyrgios within the ultimate.

Following 21st grand slam title at Wimbledon, what's next for Novak Djokovic?

At present unable to enter the US — and along with his participation within the Australian Open additionally unsure attributable to legal guidelines that might ban him from getting into the nation for an extra three years — Djokovic’s subsequent look at a grand slam could possibly be the 2023 French Open.

The US Open begins in Flushing Meadows, New York on August 29.