[SPORT] Djokovic, on the plans of the US Open: "Its restrictions are impossible"

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"His demands are truly rigorous," says the Serb, a few hours after the doubts raised by Nadal.

 

Djokovic, during a match at the last Australian Open

 

Novak Djokovic revealed some of the restrictions posed by the US Open to move the tournament forward starting on August 31. "Their demands are truly rigorous," said the number one ranking, after revealing that tennis players would be forced to stay in hotels near the airport and that they could only access the club with a collaborator.

"The restrictions are truly impossible to enforce," 'Nole' explained after his Thursday conversation with some of the world's tennis leaders. The Serbian also serves as chairman of the ATP Players Council, so his stance could cause a complete jolt on the circuit.

"In a tournament of this nature, you not only need to be close to your coach, but also to your physical trainer and physical therapist," said Djokovic, the top favorite for the title at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he already held the trophy in the 2011 editions. , 2015 and 2018.

"TWO OR THREE TESTS A WEEK"
The decision of the US Open not to allow tennis players access to Manhattan lies, according to the Belgrade player, on the need to carry out "two or three Covid-19 tests a week". "I can understand that for financial reasons, because of the existing contracts, the organizers want everything to go ahead," 'Nole' said in statements to the Serbian channel Prva TV.

A few days ago, Rafa Nadal also showed skepticism about what could happen at Flushing Meadows. "Right now I would not like to travel to New York," said the 19-majors champion during a telematic meeting with the press.

Uncertainties about the future of the season also affect the celebration of Roland Garros, which at the moment, is keeping its date change, scheduled between September 20 and October 4, with just one week off from the US Open. .