Novak Djokovic Officially Withdraws From Indian Wells
Novak Djokovic officially withdrew from Indian Wells Sunday.
The world No. 1 remains unable to get into the U.S. which still requires all foreigners to be vaccinated.
Djokovic is a 5-time Indian Wells champion but hasn’t played since 2019 and in the U.S. since the 2021 US Open. He’ll also likely miss the Miami Masters later this month.
Djokovic said he plans to return in Monte Carlos is he’s denied entry into the U.S.
The Indian Wells draw is scheduled for Monday. Play begins on Thursday in the men’s draw. Carlos Alcaraz is slated to be the top seed followed by Stefanos Tsitsipas. Though Alcaraz’s status is uncertain following a leg injury.
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open.
With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/wUcBn5upc7
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 6, 2023
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