Novak Djokovic receives support from Billie Jean King in bid to enter US for Indian Wells and Miami Open

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Sunday, 05 March 2023 at 03:30
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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.

Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami.

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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.

Hope to see Novak play at Indian Wells and Miami.

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Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen. The USTA and US Open are hopeful that Novak is successful in his petition to enter the country, and that the fans will be able to see him back in action at Indian Wells and Miami.

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Miami Open also showed support for Djokovic to be able to play in the American tournaments:

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time and a six-time champion of the Miami Open. We hope he is allowed entry into the country so Floridians have the opportunity to see him compete once again.

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