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WASHINGTON - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, will be able to compete at the US Open this year after the US government announced on Monday it would lift all COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers on May 11, when a coronavirus emergency in the country is set to end, Reuters has reported.

MANILA - Serbia have been drawn to play Puerto Rico, China and South Sudan in Group B of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, to be held in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan from August 25 through September 10.

The draw ceremony was held in Manila on Saturday.

Nearly 7,200 Bulgarians have applied for entry into the register of gambling-vulnerable persons from mid-December 2022 until now, reports the National Revenue Agency (NRA). The register is not public. A limited number of employees designated by the head of the NRA and gambling operators have access to it.

World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday, joining Rafael Nadal in missing the tournament with the French Open just five weeks away.

Both men are vying for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, with the tournament beginning on May 28.

In a photo made available Saturday, Germany's blind men's soccer team trains in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, in preparation for the world championship in blind soccer, taking place in August in the UK, as part of the 2023 IBSA World Games. The team was invited to Greece by the German consul general. [AMNA]

BANJALUKA - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, is through to the Srpska Open third round after defeating young Frenchman Luca Van Assche 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 in Banjaluka on Wednesday.

Djokovic won after two hours and 42 minutes of play.

The National Basketball Association,  announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with TEMES to run a Basketball School at the resort of Costa Navarino this summer. It will begin operation in May and will admit both youth players (aged 6-18) and adults (18+) developing their skills and technique.

BANJALUKA - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, said on Monday in Banjaluka he hoped he would be ready for his first Srpska Open match after admitting that his elbow was not in ideal condition.

Djokovic arrived in Banjaluka last night and had his first practice this afternoon.

Radenci, a border town in the north-east known for its mineral water and spas, will host the 41st iteration of the Three Hearts Marathon on 20 May. Kenyan runners have been invited to set the pace.

The marathon, named after the three hearts logo of the Radenska water brand, will feature runs of 42, 21, ten and five kilometres plus a 10-kilometre Nordic walking course and more.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has submitted a final bid to UEFA to host the 2028 or 2032 editions of the European Football Championships.

"UEFA today received three bid dossiers from member national associations interested in hosting the 2028 and 2032 European Championships," the European football's governing body announced on April 12.