‘Absolutely! He has guts.’ – Fans Come Out To Support Novak Djokovic After Being Disallowed To Play US Open 2022
Novak Djokovic (Image Source: Twitter)
The 142nd edition of the US Open kicked off on 23 August 2022. However, the current world number one, Novak Djokovic was not allowed to play this event again. Stacey Allaster, the US Open Tournament Director opened up the main reason behind Djokovic’s exclusion from this year’s tournament. He said that Djokovic will not be playing “as he is unable to enter the country due to the federal government’s vaccination policy for non-US citizens.”
However, Djokovic also shared the same news with his fans on his Twitter account. He wrote: 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. 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!”
Here is the shared tweet from Novak Djokovic:
https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/status/1562806952136085504
Novak Djokovic has always been clear regarding the Covid-19 vaccination
Novak Djokovic always was clear about not getting vaccinated even if he misses any grand slam event. Before Wimbledon, he spoke with BBC regarding the same matter only. He said: “I was never against vaccination. But I’ve always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body. I understand that globally, everyone is trying to put a big effort into handling this virus and seeing, hopefully, an end soon to this virus.”
Even, former Tennis great and four-time US Open winner, John McEnroe also showed support to the Serbian. He said that it will be an absolute joke if he misses the next edition of the US Open just for not being vaccinated. He said: “I don’t think it’s fair, I think it’s a joke. I would have had the vaccine and gone and played but he’s got very strong beliefs and you have to respect that. At this point, in the pandemic, we’re two-and-a-half years in, I think people in all parts of the world know more about it, and the idea that he can’t travel here to play, to me is a joke.” Now, even fans have shown their support to the world number one on Twitter with their views.
Here is how fans have reacted to the exclusion of Novak Djokovic from the US Open:
Who cares
— Mickey (@pikeymickey) August 26, 2022
You are a hero. The way you’ve been treated is a disgrace, but shows you have chosen the correct path. “If they persecuted me”
— Roddy McAlinden (@TherealStroller) August 26, 2022
in fact, you did not notice that Novak is alive and well without a vaccine and can become a champion
— Durdana Hasanova (@durdanik) August 26, 2022
The outpouring from big hitters on Twitter about @DjokerNole denial of entry to the United Stats of Pharma is epic. Things are changing big time! Well done Novak!!
— Porridge2022 (@porridge2022) August 26, 2022
Novak Djokovic incorruptible.
Un esprit sain dans un corps sain. https://t.co/5t8dF0khhy— Philipperichoux78@gmail.com (@Jardinvivant1) August 26, 2022
Absolutely! He has guts.
— Linda Saul (@GoodixLady) August 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/77assurance/status/1563107983835697152
Men's #tennis in 2022:
No.1 player not allowed to play @AustralianOpen
No.1 player not allowed to play @Wimbledon
No.1 player not allowed to play @usopen
Reason for each is not related to tennis. Ridiculous and not cool.@DjokerNole @DaniilMedwed— Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan (@venkataraghavns) August 26, 2022
