Djokovic applies to enter the US

Djokovic's younger brother Djordje said his brother's application for entry has been submitted to regulatory authorities in the US and the Serbian needs to wait a few days for the results.

"It's hard to believe that the US still bans unvaccinated athletes from entering the country," Djordje told Serbian media on February 13. "We are expecting a positive result. This is clearly not in our hands."

The Indian Wells Masters, known as the fifth Grand Slam, is Djokovic's most successful event with five championships, equaling the record of Roger Federer. Without a special license, the 22 Grand Slam owner will miss another Masters, the Miami Open in March. Djokovic has won the Indian Wells and Miami doubles four times.

The US government is expected to lift the ban on entry for unvaccinated people in early May. Djokovic will therefore participate in the North American hard court series in August, including the US Open. Last season, Nole missed all events in the US and Canada, besides being deported from Australia.

"I know my situation. I want to play but if I can't, I have to accept it," Djokovic said while attending the Adelaide International in Australia last month. He came to Australia after the Government of this country fully opened up to unvaccinated people. Djokovic then won the Grand Slam at the beginning of the year with only one set loss, equaling Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slams.

Djokovic tore 3cm hamstring while attending the Australian Open. He is recovering for the Dubai Championship event later this month.