Novak Djokovic receives US Open ban indication as tournament exit vaccine protocols
The US Open has hinted that Novak Djokovic will not be able to enter the country and compete in the tournament after providing an update on his Covid protocols. Organizers plan to implement health and safety measures at the two-week event and have reminded overseas fans that they will not be able to enter the country without proof of vaccination.
Djokovic is eagerly waiting to hear if the US government will ease travel restrictions in time for him to compete in the US Open, which is just eight days away. As time goes by, the tournament has yet to provide an update on the three-time champion's situation, but organizers have now revealed that they will be implementing a number of Covid-related protocols.
While the measures have yet to be announced, the tournament website has been updated with information regarding Covid restrictions and fans traveling from abroad to attend the US Open have been warned that they will need to be fully vaccinated to enter the country. “At this time, ticket holders will not be required to show proof of COVID vaccination for admission to the US Open,” a statement on their website reads.
“However, please note that if you are traveling from overseas to attend the US Open, you must be fully vaccinated with the primary series of an accepted COVID vaccine to travel to the US (this applies to non-U.S. citizens and/or non-U.S. immigrants) With the tournament to warn unvaccinated fans from overseas, this indicates that they expect restrictions to continue for the tournament, also subjecting players to the terms government entrance.
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In the same part of the website, the tournament also does not rule out adding its own additional measures for US players who will participate. Under an FAQ question titled: "Will players need to be vaccinated?" the tournament said: “COVID health and safety protocols for players (including any vaccination and/or testing requirements) are being evaluated and will be established at a later date, taking into account the directives of the United States, the State of New York and the government of New York. and health authorities."
This means players could face a last-minute mandate to test themselves during the tournament or require vaccination to compete, while on-site staff, including the media, are already required to provide proof of vaccination. And the tournament released another statement revealing that it would be implementing additional health and safety protocols during the fortnight, which would be outlined at a later date.
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The US Open has hinted that Novak Djokovic will not be able to enter the country and compete in the tournament after providing an update on his Covid protocols. Organizers plan to implement health and safety measures at the two-week event and have reminded overseas fans that they will not be able to enter the country without proof of vaccination.
Djokovic is eagerly waiting to hear if the US government will ease travel restrictions in time for him to compete in the US Open, which is just eight days away. As time goes by, the tournament has yet to provide an update on the three-time champion's situation, but organizers have now revealed that they will be implementing a number of Covid-related protocols.
While the measures have yet to be announced, the tournament website has been updated with information regarding Covid restrictions and fans traveling from abroad to attend the US Open have been warned that they will need to be fully vaccinated to enter the country. “At this time, ticket holders will not be required to show proof of COVID vaccination for admission to the US Open,” a statement on their website reads.
“However, please note that if you are traveling from overseas to attend the US Open, you must be fully vaccinated with the primary series of an accepted COVID vaccine to travel to the US (this applies to non-U.S. citizens and/or non-U.S. immigrants) With the tournament to warn unvaccinated fans from overseas, this indicates that they expect restrictions to continue for the tournament, also subjecting players to the terms government entrance.
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In the same part of the website, the tournament also does not rule out adding its own additional measures for US players who will participate. Under an FAQ question titled: "Will players need to be vaccinated?" the tournament said: “COVID health and safety protocols for players (including any vaccination and/or testing requirements) are being evaluated and will be established at a later date, taking into account the directives of the United States, the State of New York and the government of New York. and health authorities."
This means players could face a last-minute mandate to test themselves during the tournament or require vaccination to compete, while on-site staff, including the media, are already required to provide proof of vaccination. And the tournament released another statement revealing that it would be implementing additional health and safety protocols during the fortnight, which would be outlined at a later date.
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