Virtually 12,000 individuals have signed a web-based petition calling for Novak Djokovic to be allowed to compete within the US Open regardless of his refusal to take the Covid vaccine.
Djokovic won’t be able to take part within the 12 months’s ultimate Grand Slam as a result of present guidelines beneath which travellers looking for to enter the USA need to be totally vaccinated and supply proof earlier than boarding flights.
The 21-times main champion gained the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 however was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown this 12 months after being deported from Australia over his vaccination standing in January.
“There’s completely no purpose at this stage of the pandemic to not enable Djokovic to play on the US Open 2022,” stated the change.org petition, which was launched on 21 June.
“(The) US Authorities and United States Tennis Affiliation (USTA) should work collectively to permit him to play … MAKE IT HAPPEN, USTA!”
The Serb, who retained his Wimbledon crown with a win over Australia’s Nick Kyrgios earlier this month, in February stated he was ready to overlook Grand Slam tournaments quite than take the vaccine.
The primary draw on the US Open begins on 29 August.
Kaynak: briturkish.com