Djokovic's Vaccine Waiver Request Denied as He's Backed by USTA

"Mr. Djokovic is a world-class athlete in peak physical condition who is not at high risk of severe complications from COVID-19. It seems both illogical and misaligned with the opinions of your own administration to not grant him the waiver he requests so that he may travel to the U.S. to compete in a professional event."

"The lack of public health risk, along with the clear benefit of his participation in an event that will be a major driver for our local economies should make the decision before you simple and serve as a precedent for others in his position."

"We have been told that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security just denied Novak Djokovic's vaccine waiver request, making him ineligible to compete in the US next week in California & in the Miami Open. Joe Biden must fix this NOW, grant the waiver and allow him to compete here in the states."

"Novak Djokovic is one [of] the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. 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." 

"We want the best tennis player in the world to be here. He’s writing me, he wants to be here. So of course, you’re like, 'OK, let’s try to make this happen. How can we figure this out that’s going to be realistic?' But at the end of the day, unfortunately, that’s not in our hands and that’s what’s frustrating.”