Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open has made him a hero to the right

The three-time champion at Flushing Meadows is forbidden from entering the US. Many conservatives have used him to push their agenda

As the US Open got underway this week, one of the more controversial aspects of the event was Novak Djokovic's absence.

The three-time US Open champion was prevented from participating at the final grand slam of the year due to his decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The United States requires non-citizens to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to enter the country, meaning that Djokovic could not travel to New York.