Novak Djokovic could legally enter United States but will he do it?
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Right now, Novak Djokovic is still unable to fly directly to the United States, and therefore, he's also unable to play in the 2022 US Open, but there is a way he could enter the country.
The 21-time Grand Slam champion already withdrew from the ATP Masters 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati, but he's still featured on the entry list for the fourth Grand Slam of the season.
On Thursday, Djokovic's chances of entering the United States increased when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new regulations.
The CDC, which is in charge of maintaining the health and safety of US people, released revised guidance on Thursday that relaxes limitations on social distancing and isolation.
Although the CDC indicates on its website that this is being examined in light of the most recent update, the CDC has not yet changed its travel advice, which currently specifies that all foreign visitors must be fully vaccinated before entering the US.
However, the Serbian could enter the United States in another way. He could fly to the Bahamas, a country that doesn't require a vaccination, and then he could transport by ferry to Florida, a type of transportation that also doesn't require Djokovic to be vaccinated.
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Yet, Djokovic may not do that as he previously hinted that he will not enter the United States unless he's legally allowed to enter the United States directly. The 21-time Grand Slam champion probably doesn't want to enter the country in this way, as he hinted previously.
"I want to be in New York. I am a professional tennis player, I don't go into politics or anything else because that doesn't interest me. I have my stance and I am a proponent for freedom to choose what is best for you."
"I respect everything and everybody, and I expect people to at least respect my decision. If I have permission, I'll be there. If I don't, I won't be there - it's not the end of the world. I still feel young so I have many years to come."
