Novak Djokovic knows the consequences of his unvaccinated status.

The world number 7 has also accepted that not being vaccinated against COVID-19 means he will not be allowed to participate in certain tournaments, including the upcoming US Open due to US regulations.

Djokovic, who won Wimbledon earlier this month, said after the All-England Club final: “I’m not vaccinated and I’m not planning to get vaccinated so the only good news I can have is that they remove the mandatory green vaccination card or whatever you call it to enter the United States or as an exemption.

“I don’t know. I don’t think the exemption is realistic. If it’s a possibility, I don’t know what it would be,” he added.

If invited to compete, Djokovic will play for his fourth US Open title and 22nd Grand Slam overall to equal Rafael Nadal’s record.

The 2022 US Open runs from Monday August 29 through Sunday September 11 and is being held in Flushing Meadows, NY

Here’s everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic competing at the 2022 US Open:

Why won’t the US Open allow Novak Djokovic to compete in 2022?

Since July 25, US regulations require people to be vaccinated to enter the United States as a foreigner.

Although the New York Grand Slam does not have vaccine requirements, an announcement from Wednesday’s event revealed that they are following government protocols.

“The US Open does not have a vaccination mandate in place for players, but will respect the US government’s position regarding travel into the country for unvaccinated non-US citizens.”

How did fans react to Novak Djokovic not being cleared to play US Open 2022?

While some fans understand the predicament Novak Djokovic has placed himself in, others are outraged by the tennis phenom’s exclusion.

A petition on change.org titled “Allow Djokovic to play US Open 2022” has more than 35,000 fan signatures insisting the three-time US Open champion should be able to play the event in August.

In the petition, the creator wrote: “There is absolutely no reason at this stage of the pandemic not to allow Djokovic to play at the US Open 2022. The US government and the USTA must work together for him. allow to play. If unvaccinated American players can play, Djokovic as one of the legends of the game must be allowed to play. MAKE IT HAPPEN, USTA! »

In which other Grand Slams has Novak Djokovic been unable to participate?

Not playing the US Open 2022 would be the second Slam this year that Novak Djokovic could not participate in.

In January, Djokovic was kicked out of Australia ahead of the Australian Open due to his unvaccinated status.

He participated in the French Open, making the quarter-finals and Wimbledon, winning the event.

Did Novak Djokovic have COVID-19?

Novak Djokovic reportedly had COVID-19 twice.

He got it the first time in June 2020 and the second time in December 2021.