Djokovic is ranked No. 1 in the world, but had not been allowed to play at the Australian Open in January. His visa had been revoked because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, CNN reported.
He had been set to defend his Australian Open title before he was banned, Sky Sports reported.
Djokovic, who is from Serbia, had told BBC News that he was willing to miss other tournaments if admittance required a coronavirus vaccine.
He also did not compete in the Masters 100 events at Indian Wells and Miami because of rules set by the U.S. government.
“The requirements set out by (the) government to enter the U.K. do not include mandatory vaccination,” Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, said, according to CNN. “Therefore, whilst of course it is encouraged, it will not be a condition of entry to compete at the Championships this year.”
Djokovic is one of the players favored to win and if he does, it will be his seventh Wimbledon title.
His chances have increased, since Russian players will not be permitted to compete because of their country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wimbledon is scheduled from June 27 to July 10 and will see restrictions lifted that had been put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, if the current trend continues. Officials said they are keeping the pandemic “on our radar in case we need to take further action,” Sky Sports reported.
The move means players can choose their own accommodations and crowds will be at full capacity.
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years Here are some memorable photos of tennis star Novak Djokovic through the years. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2004: Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Montenegro in action against Dannis Van Scheppinggen of the Netherlands during the first round of the ATP Thailand Open at the Inpact Arena on September 28, 2004, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2005: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates beating Gael Monfils of France during the first round of the US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on August 30, 2005, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Djokovic won 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 0-6, 7-5. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2006: Andy Murray of Great Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Montenegro celebrate a point in their doubles match against Fabrice Santoro of France and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia and Montenegro during Day 4 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park January 19, 2006, in Melbourne, Australia. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2007: Tennis pro Novak Djokovic poses for a portrait shoot on April 15, 2007, in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Clive Brunskill/Exclusive by Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2008: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with his trophy following his victory at the Men's Singles at the Australian Open 2008 on January 28, 2008, in Melbourne, Australia. (Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2009: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the final during Day 7 of the Davidoff Swiss Indoors Tennis at St. Jakobshalle on November 8, 2009, in Basel, Switzerland. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2010: Rafael Nadal of Spain (right) poses with the championship trophy alongside runner up Novak Djokovic of Serbia (left) after their men's singles final on Day 15 of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2010, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2011: Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy as he celebrates defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Men's Final on Day 15 of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2011, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2012: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the clock after winning championship point and playing in the longest grand slam final ever in his men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during Day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2012, in Melbourne, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2013: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning against Richard Gasquet of France during their men's semifinal match of the 2013 China Open at the National Tennis Center on October 5, 2013, in Beijing, China. (Feng Li/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2014: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning a game against Milos Raonic of Canada during Day 7 of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis 2014 on May 17, 2014, in Rome, Italy. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2015: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the winner's trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their Men's Singles Final match on Day 14 of the 2015 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2015, in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Djokovic defeated Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2016: Serena Williams of the USA and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with the trophies during the 2016 Australian Open official draw at Melbourne Park on January 15, 2016, in Melbourne, Australia. (Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2017: Novak Djokovic of Serbia stretches to hit a forehand during the men's singles third round match against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina on Day 6 of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 2, 2017, in Paris, France. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2018: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point duirng his men's singles third-round match against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during Day 6 of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros on June 1, 2018, in Paris, France. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2019: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup following victory in his Men's Singles Final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during Day 14 of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2019, in Melbourne, Australia. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2020: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand during his Men's Singles third-round match against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan on Day 5 of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2020, in Melbourne, Australia. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Photos: Novak Djokovic through the years 2021: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point in his Men's Singles third-round match against Taylor Fritz of the United States during Day 5 of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 12, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)