Novak Djokovic he will miss another big tennis tournament after he withdraws indian wells.
Djokovic won his 22nd Grand Slam singles title. Australian Open In January, a Covid-19 vaccine exemption was denied to enter the United States, and therefore will not be able to compete in California.
The 35-year-old is one of the highest-profile athletes. The person who chooses not to get the coronavirus vaccine.
His decision forced Djokovic out of a number of tournaments over the past year and a half.
Here’s a timeline of the tennis player’s vaccine saga and the biggest events he missed:
January 5, 2022: Djokovic’s visa to enter Australia revoked; the arrested player
Victorian state rules require all players at the Australian Open to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a medical exemption. Djokovic, who stated that he was infected with the virus in December, was granted an exemption at first, but this exemption was revoked when it was later discovered that he had given false information in the application form.
January 16, 2022: Djokovic’s appeal failed and the three-time defending champion missed the Australian Open
After Australian minister Alex Hawke revokes his visa, Djokovic is seeking judicial review. His case was dismissed by three Australian Federal Court judges; Djokovic leaves Australia for Dubai and misses the Australian Open. Rafael Nadal won the tournament in Melbourne in his absence.
February 2022: Djokovic defends his decision not to get vaccinated
Confirming that there is no vaccine, Djokovic gave an interview to the BBC Emphasizing that the decision not to vaccinate is a personal choice, he reveals that his deportation from Australia took a “high price”. The Serbian player confirmed that he is willing to miss other tournaments rather than get vaccinated.
March 2022: Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and Miami Open
Djokovic withdrew from both the Indian Wells and Miami Open as the United States bans unvaccinated foreign travelers. He returns to the field as the clay court season starts in April.
May 2022: Djokovic, French Open
Djokovic will make his first Grand Slam match of 2022 at Roland-Garros. Made it to the quarterfinals, but loses to Nadal to finish the championship defense. The Spaniard continues to claim his 22nd grand crown.
July 2022: Djokovic wins Wimbledon
In the absence of Russian and Belarusian players, Djokovic won his 21st Grand Slam title, defeating Nick Kyrgios in the final. He steps away from Roger Federer on the all-time men’s singles winners list and continues his streak of four consecutive turf Grand Slam titles (Wimbledon was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic).
August 2022: Djokovic withdrew from the team US Open
The number one in the world cannot compete in New York, as the immigration rules of the United States prohibit unvaccinated US citizens from entering the country. Young star Carlos Alcaraz triumphed at Flushing Meadows.
November 2022: Djokovic proclaims ATP Finals victory
Despite finishing in seventh place, an undefeated Djokovic triumphed at the ATP Finals in Turin, losing just one set. He becomes the oldest champion in history.
January 2023: Djokovic returns to Australian Open and is on par with Nadal
Australia has removed the requirement for visitors to be vaccinated in 2022, allowing Djokovic to return to the competition in Melbourne. He loses just one set at number ten and number 22 at the Australian Open, matching Nadal’s tally with the final straight-set win against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
March 2023: Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells
Requesting a waiver to allow him to enter the United States, Djokovic withdrew from Indian Wells, implying that his application had failed again. The US entry ban on unvaccinated foreigners is expected to be lifted when the government ends its Covid-19 emergency notifications on May 11.