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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Djokovic seeks special permission to enter us brother says - Caught on Camera

Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy at the Government House a day after his victory against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 30, 2023. (AFP)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, one of the most high-profile unvaccinated athletes in the world, has applied for special permission to enter the United States to play at the Indian Wells and Miami Open, his brother Djordje said on Friday.

The US vaccine requirement for foreign air travellers is not expected to be lifted before main draw action at Indian Wells kicks off on March 9. The Miami Open runs from March 22 to April 2.

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