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novak djokovic
It's the first season in over two decades where none of the Big Three men's tennis stars Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer earned a Grand Slam trophy.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion was supposed to face two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
The tennis star was signing autographs at the Italian Open when the object suddenly dropped from above.
The triump made Djokovic the oldest male champion at the U.S. Open in the Open era.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Carlos Alcaraz has ended Novak Djokovics 34-match winning streak at Wimbledon by beating him 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in an engaging, back-and-forth final to claim claiming his first championship at the All England Club.
The tennis superstar's record singles championship breaks a tie with Rafael Nadal and moves three in front of the retired Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic is a great champion, a fan favorite," a spokesperson for the tennis grand slam tournament said.
The tennis star added that he still hopes to be allowed into the country later this year for the U.S. Open.
The Homeland Security Department reportedly rejected the tennis star's bid to sidestep the COVID-19 inoculation required for foreign travelers.
The top-ranked tennis player has withdrawn from Indian Wells after his vaccine waiver request was denied.