It’s official: Novak Djokovic will be able to play the US Open 2023

The good news comes to Novak Djokovic. It is that the Serbian, who has not competed in the United States since 2021, will be allowed to enter the country as of May 12 and will be able to play the US Open 2023.

The number one in the world, after making the decision not to be inoculated against COVID-19, he had not been able to enter the North American country due to the measures it had taken towards unvaccinated international travelers. That is why, after the government announcement, he will be able to return to the land where he was able to win three Grand Slam tournaments.

“Today we are announcing that the Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors and international air passengers at the end of the day on May 11the same day that the public health emergency due to COVID-19 ends,” the White House said in a statement.

In addition to the US Open, which is the most important tournament on American soil, Djokovic will be able to play again in competitions like Cincinnati, which he has not played since 2020 and in which he was champion twice.