Novak Djokovic out of US Open 2022; says he will not be travelling to New York 'this time'
FirstpostNovak Djokovic has confirmed he won’t be taking part in the US Open as the 35-year-old Serb took to Twitter to reveal he won’t be travelling to New York for the Major. New York: Novak Djokovic has confirmed he won’t be taking part in the US Open, beginning this Monday, as the 35-year-old Serb took to Twitter to reveal he won’t be travelling to New York for the Major. “We look forward to welcoming Novak back at the 2023 U.S. Open.” A statement from the US Open: pic.twitter.com/E5ijwpkKjS — US Open Tennis August 25, 2022 Djokovic missed the Australian Open in January after a protracted legal saga ended with his deportation from that country because he isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. After beating Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final on 10 July, Djokovic said he “would love” to participate in the last Grand Slam tournament of the year at Flushing Meadows, but he also acknowledged, “I’m not planning to get vaccinated.” About three weeks later, Djokovic posted on social media that he was holding out hope of getting the chance to play in the US Open, writing: “I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete, while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to US.