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“Shame on the United States,” Tennis fans slam U.S. government after Novak Djokovic officially withdraws from Miami Open

Novak Djokovic continues to miss another tournament as he officially withdraws from the Miami Open.

by Santhosh Tenneti
March 18, 2023, 12:41 PM IST
in Tennis
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic

The world No.1, Novak Djokovic has been barred from participating in the Miami Open next week due to his failure to gain entry into the United States. The 35-year-old, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, had requested special permission to enter the country as he has not received the Covid-19 vaccination. However, the US mandates that foreign visitors must be vaccinated, with proof required until at least April 10th.

Due to his vaccination status, Djokovic was unable to participate in last year’s US Open. He also missed the Australian Open and was deported from the country for the same reason. He has stated that he would rather skip Grand Slam events than receive a Covid-19 vaccine. In January, he was permitted to travel to Melbourne, where he won his 10th Australian Open title, tying Rafael Nadal‘s record of 22 Grand Slam wins.

However, Djokovic recently suffered his first loss of the season, losing in straight sets to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Having withdrawn from the Miami Open, Djokovic’s next scheduled tournament is the Monte Carlo Masters, which will take place on clay starting from April 9th.

World number #1 Novak Djokovic officially withdraws from the Miami Masters, where is a six times champion.

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 17, 2023

Shame on the United States for continuing to require proof of vaccination to enter the country after studies show it doesn’t prevent transmission

— EmeryCaywood (@CaywoodEmery4) March 17, 2023

On this occasion, the tournament director, James Blake said, “We tried to get Novak Djokovic to be allowed to get an exemption, but that wasn’t able to happen. Obviously, we’re one of the premier tournaments in the world, we’d like to have the best players that can play. We did all that we could. We tried to talk to the government, but that’s out of our hands.”

Unfortunate, but it is what it is, bring on clay season starting with Monte Carlo! 💪🏼

— a (@SRBNews247) March 17, 2023

This makes no sense. He is absolutely no threat. It doesn't make any difference In transmission and he has antibodies and is one of the healthiest people on the planet. And willing to submit to all tests. It's all political.

— FLmusicfan (@FLmusfan) March 17, 2023

Related: Indian Wells Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev vs Frances Tiafoe Live Stream, Match Timing, Prediction, and Preview

Novak Djokovic missing out on the Miami Open gutted his fans

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic already missed out on playing the ongoing Indian Wells Open. However, despite his team’s consistent efforts, the Serbian couldn’t get permission for entry into the Miami Open too. This made his fans and tennis lovers from the United States gutted. Djokovic was already denied playing last year’s US. Open too and its been a long time since they saw him play.

Why we we still hearing about Covid restrictions in 2023 ?

— Michael LeCuyer (@MichaelLeCuyer7) March 17, 2023

He doesn't have that much longer to play and hate that we are missing him and missing these battles. I may be one of the few (who knows), but these 2 tournaments don't seem the same without him.

— FLmusicfan (@FLmusfan) March 17, 2023

On the flip side, there were a few people who are celebrating this news and called the government’s decision the right one. Many higher officials also tried to make adjustments so that the world No.1 can play but none of them worked in favor of him and eventually, Djokovic withdrew from the tournament.

Well there is always next year, no big deal right. He has all the time in the world at his age….no? NO??

— Casey Lehr (@WizzWitt) March 17, 2023

The shameful chapter of 🎾 history keeps bein written w this US admin at the core of it. It is what it is @DjokerNole is a born leader meant 2 be 4 smthing way bigger than a 🎾 player thats why everything he does catalyzes a reaction. This 1 from @POTUS is driven by sheer spite.

— Laura Messina👑 🌈 🐺 (@LauMes77) March 18, 2023

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Santhosh Tenneti

Santhosh Tenneti

An ardent sports fan who is currently pursuing Sports Management at IIM Rohtak. Love to talk about Cricket, Tennis, Formula 1, and Football. However, I'm rather unlucky with my choices in these sports.

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