Novak Djokovic confirms withdrawal from US Open 2022

21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday, August 25 confirmed his withdrawal from US Open 2022. The Serb said he would not be able to travel to New York for the season's last Grand Slam, starting August 29.

Novak Djokovic, a 3-time champion in New York, was part of the official entry list but he would not have been able to enter the United States due to his unvaccinated status. Notably, Djokovic did not feature in the tune-up events which were held in the United States.

This is the second Grand Slam tournament after



Australian Open in 2022 that Djokovic is missing due to his refusal to take vaccine against Covid-19.

"Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open. Thank you #NoleFam for your messages of love and support," Djokovic said in a statement on Twitter.

"Good luck to my fellow players! I'll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again. ???? See you soon tennis world!"

Djokovic won the Wimbledon title earlier this year, beating Nick Kyrgios in the final.