Djokovic has remained unvaccinated towards Covid-19 all through the pandemic, and present US guidelines stipulate that any non-US citizen have to be totally vaccinated towards the virus as a way to obtain a visa and enter the nation.
The 35-year-old Serbian wrote: “Sadly, I will be unable to journey to NY this time for US Open. Thanks #NoleFam in your messages of affection and assist.
“Good luck to my fellow gamers! I will maintain in good condition and constructive spirit and look ahead to a chance to compete once more. See you quickly tennis world!”
Stacy Allaster, the event director of the US Open, stated in a press release: “Novak is a superb champion and it is rather unlucky that he can be unable to compete on the 2022 US Open, as he’s unable to enter the nation as a result of federal authorities’s vaccination coverage for non-US residents.
“We stay up for welcoming Novak again on the 2023 US Open.”
The US Open assertion additionally famous that on account of Djokovic’s withdrawal going down after the beginning of the qualifiers, a “fortunate loser” can be included within the draw.
Djokovic was deported from Australia in January, stopping his participation within the Australian Open, because of his refusal to obtain the Covid-19 vaccine.
Djokovic received tennis’ most up-to-date main at Wimbledon in July. He was unable to compete at Indian Wells or the Miami Open in March as a result of similar US journey laws.
The draw for this yr’s US Open takes locations on Thursday at midday. The event runs from August 29 to September 11.
