Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will play in next week’s ATP 500 in Dubai as he awaits a decision from the US government over whether he can play in Indian Wells and Miami. The world No 1 is speaking at a press conference at his Novak Tennis Centre in Serbia following his Australian Open win last month.
Djokovic is addressing the media for the first time since he won a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last month. It comes after his brother Djordje revealed that the world No 1 had applied for a “special permit” to enter America and play Indian Wells and Miami next month, with unvaccinated travellers still banned.
While many expected the Serb to provide an update on his situation, he confirmed on Wednesday that he was still waiting to hear whether he could compete in the two Masters 1000s next month but offered an injury update and told reporters that he would travel to Dubai on Thursday ahead of next week’s ATP 500 event.
Addressing the hamstring injury he suffered with during the Australian Open, Djokovic said in Serbian: “As for the injury I sustained at the Australian Open, it’s healed, but I’m not 100 percent yet. Things are looking very good. As a team, we made the decision to go to Dubai.”
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