Why doesn't Djokovic play the US Open?

Djokovic can't play the US Open because he hasn't been vaccinated.

According to the current immigration policy in the United States, foreigners must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate before they can be admitted. This means that Djokovic, who is not vaccinated, will not be able to enter the United States or participate in the US Open.

For Djokovic, this bridge is deja vu. At the beginning of this year, Djokovic came to Australia with a vaccine exemption certificate assisted by the Australian Tennis Association, but after arriving at the airport, his visa was cancelled by immigration officials on the grounds that the exemption certificate was invalid. Later, Djokovic fought two lawsuits with the Australian federal government and was eventually deported.

The sleek and sophisticated U.S. Open clearly learned the lessons of the Australian Open at the beginning of the year. According to The New York Times, the organizers of the US Open (USTA) said that they would not apply for vaccine exemption for Djokovic. "We will abide by the regulations of the federal government and the CDC." An official of the American Tennis Association said.

The seemingly sophisticated approach of the US Open is a sign of "cowardice" in the eyes of some people. American player Sandegren attacked the US Open and said, "This is a shame! I can not vaccinate (participate in the US Open), but Djokovic can't? "

It is noteworthy that during Djokovic's lawsuit against Australia at the beginning of this year, Sandegren stood firmly on Djokovic's side and condemned Australia's actions. Now, Sandegren once again stood up and publicly expressed his support for Djokovic, and turned his attack target from the Australian Open to the US Open.