WATCH: Novak Djokovic gets a rousing reception upon his return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium as he returns for the US Open after nearly 2 years

Novak Djokovic was warmly welcomed with enthusiastic cheers before the US Open.

WATCH: Novak Djokovic gets a rousing reception upon his return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium as he returns for the US Open after nearly 2 years

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The upcoming US Open is to commence on the 28th of August. This year, the prestigious grand slam has faced a lot of scrutiny as World No. 2, Novak Djokovic, was previously denied entry into the United States due to his unvaccinated status. However, crowds cheered as the 23-time singles Grand Slams winner made his way into the stadium after two years.

Djokovic returned to the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time since he was last there in 2021 for the US Open finals. The Serb had lost the title to the current World No. 4, Daniil Medvedev, back in 2021, where Medvedev defeated Djokovic 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a straight three-set win. He was welcomed back in a resounding event as the fans poured out their support for the player.

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Djokovic won in a thrilling face-off with the emerging superstar and the World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, at the Cincinnati Masters and claimed his 49th ATP title. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) to secure the title. Straight after the match, the 36-year-old went over to the city of New York for the biggest upcoming tournament of 2023.

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Djokovic had earlier missed the 2022 US Open since he was unvaccinated. This year, as well, he was unable to enter the States for the tournaments at Miami and Indian Wells. The United States announced its plans to end the COVID-19 vaccination requirements a few months back on 11th May. The tennis fans of Djokovic are elated, especially after witnessing his excellent form against Carlos in Cincinnati a few days before.

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Explore: Novak Djokovic’s retirement is nowhere around the corner confirms former coach Nikola Pilic

Nikola Pilic on Novak Djokovic’s retirement

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Novak Djokovic‘s former coach, Nikola Pilic, recently revealed that he believes Nole is not going to retire in the near future. He predicts that the tennis star will play professional tennis for at least another two years, he revealed in an interview.

The retirement of Novak Djokovic seems highly unlikely to a lot of his fans, though many believe his career in professional tennis is nearing its end owning to the emergence of newer players in the field, the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz.

Although many might have changed their opinion last Sunday when they witnessed the World No. 2 giving the top seed a tough fight and emerging victorious with his 49th ATP Masters title, shattering several records.

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