Novak Djokovic receives support from Billie Jean King in bid to enter US for 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: