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Novak Djokovic banned: Why can’t world’s top tennis star play at Indian Wells tournament

Serbian tennis Player Novak Djokovic I withdrew in the BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells California This week, he received a denial of entry visa waiver. He is now at risk for his status in Florida, where he will be competing in the Miami Open.

Djokovic (world No. Djokovic, the world No. 1 tennis player, is unable to enter the U.S. as he hasn’t received the COVID-19 vaccination, which is required for all foreigners who wish to visit the country.

DESANTIS URGES BIDEN TO ALLOW NOVAK DJOKOVIC INTO US: ‘LET HIM PLAY’

Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has rule All entrants to the U.S. must provide identification “Proof of Being Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19” before being allowed entry. It is likely that the President will not extend this rule. Joe Biden The federal emergency was declared over coronavirus will end May 11.

A waiver was requested by the tennis player to allow him to enter the country to play in the tournaments. However, he was denied. deniedAccording to Sen. Rick Scott, R-FL who signed a letter in support of him being allowed to enter Biden.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Sunshine State politician, (R–FL) has just called for Biden’s permission to give Djokovic a chance to play. “out-of-date.”

“The only thing keeping Mr. Djokovic from participating in this tournament is your administration’s continued enforcement of a misguided, unscientific, and out-of-date COVID-19 vaccination requirement for foreign guests seeking to visit our great country,” DeSantis wrote in a letter obtained The Washington Examiner.

Djokovic was also open to the possibility of arriving by boat in Florida for Miami Open. This is because of the specific executive order.


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