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Novak Djokovic set to miss two US events as authorities extend Covid-19 vaccine requirement
Travel authorities in the United States have extended the requirement for all non-US nationals to be vaccinated against Covid-19 until at least April 10; Novak Djokovic, who has opted not to be vaccinated, could now miss March's Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open as a resultNovak Djokovic could miss the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open again after the United States extended the requirement for all non-American nationals to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Travel authorities in the USA have opted to continue with the requirement for proof of vaccination to enter the country until at least April 10, which would mean the 21-time grand slam singles winner would be unable to enter if he chooses to remain unvaccinated.
This year's tournament at Indian Wells runs from March 6 to 19, with the Miami Open following on from March 20 to April 2.
Djokovic was forced to miss both tournaments last year due to his decision not to be vaccinated, as well as the US Open and other ATP Masters tournaments in the USA and Canada.
This time last year, the 35-year-old was deported from Australia on the eve of the 2022 Australian Open too after his visa was revoked due to his unvaccinated status.
The nine-time winner in Melbourne was initially handed a three-year travel ban from the country, but that was waived in November and Djokovic is now preparing to play in this year's tournament.
"What happened 12 months ago was not easy to digest for some time but at the same time I had to move on," Djokovic said.