Ace tennis megastar Novak Djokovic stated he had no regrets about lacking tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami because of its COVID-19 vaccination standing.
Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully implemented to america executive for particular permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
The US these days bars unvaccinated foreigners from coming into the rustic, regardless that the coverage is anticipated to be lifted when the federal government ends its COVID emergency declarations in May.
“I have no regrets,” Djokovic advised CNN. “I’ve learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past. I don’t want to do that. I also don’t want to live too much in the future. I want to be as much as in the present moment but of course think about the future, create a better future.”
Carlos Alcaraz leapfrogged the Serb again into best spot on the earth ratings after profitable the Indian Wells name on Sunday.
“..I congratulate Alcaraz. He absolutely deserves to come back to number one,” Djokovic stated.
Djokovic stated it used to be a pity he used to be now not allowed to compete in america the place he has loved a variety of luck together with 3 of his 22 primary titles. He was hoping that he can be allowed into the United States later this 12 months for the US Open Grand Slam,
“But at the same time, it’s the conscious decision I made and I knew that there is always a possibility that I won’t go,” Djokovic stated.
“It’s the current state or current situation that I hope will change for later this year, for the US Open. That’s the most important tournament for me on American soil.”
The Serb stated the talk had now not dented his enthusiasm for the game.
“Actually, the contrary, I’m as enthusiastic as ever, as motivated as ever for the sport, my family, my foundation, all the projects and everything I’m doing off the court,” he stated.
“The dignity, and integrity, and staying true to myself, and my beliefs and my rights are above everything.”
(With inputs from Reuters)
Djokovic, 35, unsuccessfully implemented to america executive for particular permission to play at Indian Wells and Miami.
The US these days bars unvaccinated foreigners from coming into the rustic, regardless that the coverage is anticipated to be lifted when the federal government ends its COVID emergency declarations in May.
“I have no regrets,” Djokovic advised CNN. “I’ve learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past. I don’t want to do that. I also don’t want to live too much in the future. I want to be as much as in the present moment but of course think about the future, create a better future.”
Carlos Alcaraz leapfrogged the Serb again into best spot on the earth ratings after profitable the Indian Wells name on Sunday.
“..I congratulate Alcaraz. He absolutely deserves to come back to number one,” Djokovic stated.
Djokovic stated it used to be a pity he used to be now not allowed to compete in america the place he has loved a variety of luck together with 3 of his 22 primary titles. He was hoping that he can be allowed into the United States later this 12 months for the US Open Grand Slam,
“But at the same time, it’s the conscious decision I made and I knew that there is always a possibility that I won’t go,” Djokovic stated.
“It’s the current state or current situation that I hope will change for later this year, for the US Open. That’s the most important tournament for me on American soil.”
The Serb stated the talk had now not dented his enthusiasm for the game.
“Actually, the contrary, I’m as enthusiastic as ever, as motivated as ever for the sport, my family, my foundation, all the projects and everything I’m doing off the court,” he stated.
“The dignity, and integrity, and staying true to myself, and my beliefs and my rights are above everything.”
(With inputs from Reuters)