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Djokovic's announcement, which was widely anticipated, came hours before the draw for the final slam of the season - organisers announced he would be replaced by a lucky loser from qualifying.

protocols mean he cannot travel to the United States.

“Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open,” tweeted Djokovic, a three-time US Open champion. “At this point, in the pandemic, we’re two and a half years in, I think people in all parts of the world know more about it, and the idea that he can’t travel here to play, to me is a joke,” said McEnroe.

 

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