Tennis News: Insisting that he has no remorse over skipping events because of his Covid-19 immunisation status, Novak Djokovic has congratulated Carlos Alcaraz for succeeding him as the top player in the world.
Due to his lack of immunisation, Djokovic has been forced to skip the ATP 1000 events at Indian Wells and Miami this month. The 35-year-old tried unsuccessfully to apply for the two tournaments with the US authorities.
Although the policy is anticipated to be repealed when the government terminates its Covid emergency declarations in May and would permit Djokovic to participate in the US Open later this year, the US now forbids unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country.
“I don’t regret anything,” Djokovic said to CNN. “Life has taught me that regrets only cause you to feel trapped in the past and hold you back.
“I’m not going to do that. Also, I don’t wish to live a long life. I want to live as fully as possible in the now, but I must also consider the future and work towards improving it.
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“At the same time, it was a choice I made consciously, and I was aware that I might decide not to travel. For the US Open later this year, I’m hoping that the current state or circumstances will change. For me, that is the most significant competition taking place in America.”
Djokovic is driven to reclaim the top spot.
Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday, winning without dropping a set, and reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking from Djokovic.
Alcaraz deserves my congratulations, said Djokovic. “He deserves to reclaim the top spot without a doubt.
“For the sport, my family, my foundation, all of my projects, and everything else I do off the court, I’m as passionate and motivated as ever.
“My rights, my dignity, and my integrity come first. I will always be faithful to who I am.”
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