The push from some political officials to get a vaccine exemption for Novak Djokovic has been officially denied.
Tournament director James Blake confirmed the outcome Friday in an interview with Tennis Channel and expressed disappointment with the decision that will prevent Djokovic from trying to claim his seventh Miami Open title.told Tennis Channel, according to Reuters
Djokovic’s denial stemmed from the United States protocol that prevents unvaccinated travelers from entering the country, Reuters reported, and his representative declined any further comment about the absence. Getty Images Djokovic withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open, an event that started March 8 and runs through Sunday in Indian Wells, Ca., and he also didn’t participate in the 2022 Australian Open and U.S Open.
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