novak djokovic
The tennis great had been facing a possible three-year ban after being deported.
"Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time," the Serbian tennis star said.
Djokovic extended his unbeaten run at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament to 28 matches and raised his career haul to 21 major trophies.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
The tennis star has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles but was making news for his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Howard Stern called Novak Djokovic “selfish” for refusing the coronavirus vaccine.
The Serbian tennis star's unvaccinated status led to his January deportation from Australia, where he lost his bid to defend his Australian Open title.
"A few months ago we were joking about both being on crutches," Federer wrote.
The BBC reports that an earlier positive COVID test, which the tennis star used for visa exemption to enter Australia, appears to be more recent than claimed.
A new French law says anyone with proof they tested positive within the previous six months is exempt from having to show a vaccine pass.