Novak Djokovic was not allowed to participate in Indian Wells because he is not vaccinated against Covid-19. Goran Ivanisevic, the coach of the world leader, says that the Serb is currently waiting for the decision of the Americans to take part in the Miami Open.
Djokovic hopes that he will be allowed to play at the Miami Open
US Tennis Association and US Open officials have expressed hope that Nole will eventually be cleared to compete in the Miami Open, the Masters tournament that will debut at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22.
“I didn’t give up (didn’t participate in the Miami Open). He wants to play and I would like to let him participate, it would be great for him and for tennis.
It’s not the end of the world if it doesn’t happen, he didn’t play last year either. The most important thing is that we will know soon enough to make a plan.
Although from the point of view of preparing for the European clay season, I am not sure that playing in Miami is the best decision.
It depends on Novak, who has triumphed in Monte Carlo in the past, after playing in Indian Wells and Miami.
If he is mentally prepared and in combat mode, as it was in Australia, then anything is possible.” Goran Ivanishevichcites the DPA agency, reports Agerpres.
At age 35, Nole has filed for a special waiver to play in Indian Wells and Miami, but so far has been unsuccessful.
The US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) recently indicated that this measure (which prevents foreign travelers who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 from entering the US) will not change until at least mid-April.
Joker is on the list of players for the Miami Open singles draw, but is currently ineligible to enter the United States.
The Miami Open will be held from March 22 to April 2 on hard, it is in the Masters category (ATP 1000), has a total prize money of $8.8 million, the title champion is Carlos Alcaraz (in 2022).
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