After being off the field for a long time, Novak Djokovic finally started the 2022 season. Dubai Tennis Championships. The Serb missed the entire Australian hard court as he failed to comply with the vaccine to enter the country.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion faced a tough test Down Under for her decision not to receive the Covid vaccine. His visa being revoked and his expulsion from Australia was probably one of the lowest points of his career. Worse still, its arch-rival Raphael Nadal removed the title Australian Open Being the first male player to win 21 Grand Slams ahead of Serbia.
Djokovic was warmly welcomed in Dubai and applauded by his fans. On his return, he showed no signs of rusting due to less match practice in the first rounds in Dubai. The first seed scores straight set victories over the Italian junior Lorenzo Musetti and Karen Khachanov in the first two rounds. He entered the quarter-finals as the crushing favorite against the Czech qualifiers. Jiri Vesely but 4-6, 6-7 were knocked out. Following the defeat, Djokovic’s reign at the top of the rankings came to an end, and he had to give up the World No. 1 ranking he had held for 361 weeks. Daniel Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic’s next tournament
After a disappointing campaign in Dubai, Djokovic will look to regain his dominance on the tour. But she has stuck to her tough stance on not being vaccinated, which will limit her options to compete in tournaments.
Outgoing World No.1 was originally scheduled to play. indian wells (March 8-20), the first Masters 1000 tournament of the year. this BNP Paribas Open The directors have already announced that only vaccinated players will be allowed to compete, and Djokovic has admitted that he cannot enter the United States under the current circumstances. While uncertainties regarding his participation still remain, the Serbian player will most likely miss the race. Miami Open (March 21-April 3) is also the tournament after Indian Wells.
Serbian player may be allowed to play. Monte Carlo Masters Considering he resided in Monaco in April. The French government currently only allows vaccinated players at all sporting events in the country, but depending on the situation in April, he may be allowed to play in Monte-Carlo, which will be the curtain lifter for the clay court swing. Djokovic is almost guaranteed to play. Serbia Open It will begin on April 18 in Belgrade. The tournament director is his brother Djordje and the event will take place at the Novak Tennis center owned by Djokovic.
That being the case, he’ll probably miss Madrid Open and Roman Masters which takes place in May. France currently has strict Covid regulations and French officials have hinted that Djokovic will not be granted an exception, meaning he may not be allowed to defend his title at Roland Garros.
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