


Vaccine requirements for foreign air passengers are not expected to be lifted by the US until after the main draw for the Indian Wells begins on March 9 and the Miami Open later this month, meaning Djokovic could miss out for a second year. "The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami," it added. "Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen," the US Open Twitter account said on Friday. Medvedev will now face defending champion Andrey Rublev, who advanced to the final earlier in the day after beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets.Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this. Rublev earns maiden Zverev win to reach Dubai final Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said in January it would be a "disgrace" if Djokovic was not allowed to compete this year after the Serbian also missed last year's U.S. Joe Biden's administration said in January it would lift emergency declarations on May 11, but Djokovic - named on the Indian Wells entry list - said he had submitted the required documentation for special permission.


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