Novak Djokovic receives support from Billie Jean King in bid to enter US for Indian Wells and Miami Open
ATPSunday, 05 March 2023 at 03:30
Tennis legend Billie Jean King expressed her support for Novak Djokovic to be able to enter the US and play in the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells and Miami Open
World
No. 1 has once again had to face entry restrictions to the United States due to
being unvaccinated. The Serbian has not been able to compete normally due to
the restrictions that some countries have had following the pandemic.
Last year,
he was unable to play in the Sunshine Double due to restrictions in the North
American country. This time, the US Open's official account supported the
22-time Grand Slam champion to receive an exemption that would allow him to
play tournaments in the United States.
Billie Jean King is one
of the most influential and respected people in the world of tennis and she
used her Twitter account to express her support for Djokovic. The former tennis
player said that she wants to see Djokovic play in the Sunshine Double.
Miami Open also showed
support for Djokovic to be able to play in the American tournaments:
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