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Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament in Cincinnati because he has not gotten any COVID-19 vaccine shots and so is not allowed to travel to the United States.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and therefore not allowed to enter Canada.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has lost in the second round to big-serving American John Isner.

“You need that sometimes.”Pliskova is a 29-year-old from the Czech Republic who lost in the U.S. Open final in 2016 and the Wimbledon final in July. He is coming off a semifinal run at Wimbledon in July for the best Grand Slam showing of his career. Djokovic improved to 15-0 in second-round matches at the U.S. Open and remained unbeaten in Grand Slam matches this season. Pavic and Mektic both reached the U.S. Open final last season but with different partners. Zverev is trying to make the U.S. Open final for the second straight year.

He is coming off a semifinal run at Wimbledon in July for the best Grand Slam showing of his career. Djokovic improved to 15-0 in second-round matches at the U.S. Open and remained unbeaten in Grand Slam matches this season. Nishikori beat Djokovic in the 2014 U.S. Open semifinals to become the first Asian Grand Slam men's singles finalist. ___7:20 p.m.Novak Djokovic is back on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hoping to stay unbeaten in U.S. Open second-round matches. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six.

Brooksby reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time by ousting fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-7 (7), 7-6 (10), 7-5, 6-2. Djokovic improved to 15-0 in second-round matches at the U.S. Open and remained unbeaten in Grand Slam matches this season. Nishikori beat Djokovic in the 2014 U.S. Open semifinals to become the first Asian Grand Slam men's singles finalist. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six. 2 Daniil Medvedev en route to his first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon in July.

US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Tallon Griekspoor, of the Netherlands, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in New York. Djokovic improved to 15-0 in second-round matches at the U.S. Open and remained unbeaten in Grand Slam matches this season. Nishikori beat Djokovic in the 2014 U.S. Open semifinals to become the first Asian Grand Slam men's singles finalist. ___7:20 p.m.Novak Djokovic is back on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hoping to stay unbeaten in U.S. Open second-round matches. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six.

US Open Tennis Lauren Davis, right, of the United States, returns a shot to Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):7:50 p.m.Novak Djokovic has won the first set of his second-round match. That got Djokovic started on what he hopes will be his men's-record 21st Grand Slam title and his fourth of this season. Djokovic is trying to break a tie with Federer and Rafael Nadal for most Grand Slam titles by a men's player. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six.

US Open Tennis Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, hits balls into the stands after winning his first round at the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):___7:20 p.m.Novak Djokovic is back on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, hoping to stay unbeaten in U.S. Open second-round matches. Djokovic is trying to break a tie with Federer and Rafael Nadal for most Grand Slam titles by a men's player. It’s the most qualifiers to reach any Grand Slam third round since the 2011 French Open had six. Djokovic is trying to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year since 1969.

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Karolina Pliskova has saved a match point and edged 75th-ranked American Amanda Anisimova in three sets to reach the U.S. Open’s third round.

After reaching the U.S. Open final last year with no fans, Victoria Azarenka appreciates playing in front of people again.

The 20-year-old Korda advanced by beating Antoine Hoang of France 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. The Belarusian advanced by rallying past British wild-card entry Katie Boulter 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The top-ranked Serb delivered what he called an “almost flawless performance" in beating Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Centre Court to reach the third round. He beat Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 for his 100th Grand Slam match win. Andy Murray, coming off a victory in his first Wimbledon match in four years, faces Oscar Otte of Germany.

American Sebastian Korda is into the third round at his first Wimbledon.