Djokovic Stays Cool About Skipping 2023 Grand Slams
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian superstar who has bragged 21 Grand Slam titles to his name, has brushed off the 2023 slam misses with a spat of no‑regrets. Even after being deported from Australia and ruled out of the US Open, he says he feels no resentment over his choices.
“No, I don’t have any regrets.”
Djokovic told journalists on Thursday (Sept 22) as the Laver Cup buzzed in London.
“I’m a bit sad I couldn’t play, but it’s all a decision I made.” He added calmly, “I knew the fallout would be there, so I accepted it. That’s all.”
He’d missed last year’s Australian Open because the Prime Minister had to step in after his unvaccinated status landed him in a 3‑year travel ban. Although that ban was later lifted, the message from the Australian government was clear: the ball can only bounce once.
Now Djokovic is taking a breath, waiting for ripened updates on whether he gets “green light” for future tournaments.
What’s Actually Happening?
- Australian Open 2023 – Djokovic was jet‑lifted out of the country before the hardcourt event began.
- US Open 2023 – He hit a travel snag again due to similar policies.
- He’s remained sidelined since winning Wimbledon in July, strung out from the U.S. hardcourt leg of the ATP swing.
His Current Take
“I’m waiting for the news,” he shared, sounding like a guy holding his breath before a coffee break at a café. “It’s out of my hands now. I’m hoping for some positive updates soon.”
When you think of a tennis legend, you might picture wild interviews and grand gestures. Instead, Djokovic’s reaction evokes a chill calm – just a man who played the stakes he set for himself, and that’s simply his style.
