Djokovic set to play at U.S. Open with vaccine mandate ending

World number one Novak Djokovic will return to compete at the U.S. Open this year after the U.S. government decided on Monday it will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11.

Djokovic is still unvaccinated against COVID-19 and because of that he missed the U.S. Open in 2022 due to his vaccine status.

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The 35-year-old Serb was unable to enter the country this year after unsuccessfully applying to the U.S. government for special permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.

Djokovic missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the country for the same reason.