Published 08:33 IST, August 14th 2022

Novak Djokovic likely to play 2022 US Open despite remaining unvaccinated for COVID-19

Which Novak DJokovic intends to play US Open during his media interaction post Wimbledon triumph he had said that exemption is a realistic possibility.

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vak Djokovic's participation in upcoming US Open 2022 remains in question as US Continues its strong stance over COVID-19 rules. vak Djokovic COVID stance has seen him miss a number of tennis tournaments in ongoing season and situation continues to be same with him pulling out of tennis tournament in Cincinnati. However, with reports emerging about US changing its stance on COVID-19 vaccine, re are chances that Djokovic will be eligible to play in 2022 US Open.

Will vak Djokovic participatein 2022 US Open?

In latest twist over COVID-19 vaccine stance, US authorities are open to changing rules. According to a report by express.co.uk, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have anunced that y would be relaxing regulations surrounding entry requirements and quarantine. se changes are currently related to US citizens only.

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As per report, CDC in it's statement said, " This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update.”

report furr states that re will leniency on new quarantine rules, with people only required to wear masks for 10 days and need to get  tested mselves on fifth day after y show symptoms. On or hand, unvaccinated Americans can move freely to and from nation under changes, while same does t apply to foreign nationals."

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vak Djokovic thoughts on playing in 2022 US Open

vak Djokovic COVID stance has seen him miss Australian Open however he was able to take part in French Open and also play Wimbledon tennis championships which he won defeating Nick Kyrgios in final. Post Wimbledon triumph Djokovic spoke to media bout his thoughts on taking part in 2022 US Open. He h said, "I’m t vaccinated and I’m t planning to get vaccinated, so only good news I can have is that y’re getting rid of mandatory green vaccine card or whatever you call it to enter United States or exemption. I’m t sure. I don’t believe exemption is a realistic possibility. If that is a possibility, I’m t sure what exemption would be for,"

08:33 IST, August 14th 2022