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Novak Djokovic hopes for Covid rule change ahead of U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the winners trophy after victory over Nick Kyrgios of Australia in their Men’s Singles Final match on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 in London.

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Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is hoping for a change to American Covid-19 entry rules in time for him to challenge for a fourth US Open title later this summer.

Djokovic, who defeated Nick Kyrgios in four sets to lift the Wimbledon crown for a fourth consecutive time — and seven in all — on Sunday, has consistently refused Covid vaccination.

That stance cost the 35-year-old the opportunity to compete at the Australian Open earlier this year after a prolonged stand-off with that country’s authorities — but he hopes it could be a different story when the Flushing Meadows tournament begins in August.

“I’m not vaccinated and I’m not planning to…

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