Novak Djokovic announced Thursday August 25, shortly before the draw for the table, that he could not participate in the US Open which begins next Monday because he cannot go to the United States, for lack of being vaccinated against Covid-19. ” Unfortunately, I won’t be able to travel to New York this time for the US Open. (…) Good luck to my fellow players! I will keep myself in good shape and in a positive state of mind until I can resume competition. “, writes on his Twitter account the Serb who hoped until the last moment for a change in health measures imposing vaccination against Covid-19 for entry into American territory.