Novak Djokovic will not play in U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open in New York because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19.

The decision was expected for Djokovic, who confirmed it was official over social media on Thursday.

Current rules require non-U.S. citizens to show proof of being fully vaccinated before entering the country by air from a foreign nation.

"Sadly, I will not be able to travel to NY this time for US Open," the 35-year