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Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly, having applied for special permission to enter the United States to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami that begin next month.

Tennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Photo Shoot - Government House, Melbourne, Australia - January 30, 2023 Australian Open champion Serbia's Novak Djokovic with fans outside Government House REUTERS/Hannah MckayTennis - Australian Open - Men's Singles Photo Shoot - Government House, Melbourne, Australia - January 30, 2023 Australian Open champion Serbia's Novak Djokovic with fans outside Government House REUTERS/Hannah Mckayfor special permission to enter the United States...

The US vaccine requirement for foreign air travellers is not expected to be lifted before the main draw begins at Indian Wells on March 9 and the Miami Open later in the month, meaning Djokovic could miss out for a second straight year. Djokovic, who missed last year’s Australian Open and was deported from the country due to his vaccine status, has said he would skip Grand Slams rather than have a COVID shot.

 

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