Djokovic will not participate in Indian Wells for not being vaccinated against COVID-19
the serbian novak Djokovic, number one of the world, has withdrawn from the Indian Wells tournamentthe first Masters 1,000 of the season, at not being able to enter the United States for not being vaccinated against COVID-19informed the organization of the contest.
“World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili enters the main draw,” the California-based tournament confirmed on Twitter, without giving further details.
Djokovic cannot currently enter the United States because he has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the organizers of the US Open they have backed up that the 22-time Grand Slam winner can enter the country to participate in this month’s tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami despite his vaccination status.
The United States requires foreigners entering the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with no possibility of submitting a negative result as an alternative. It is planned that the regulations officially change on May 11. The Indian Wells main draw begins on Wednesday, while the Miami Masters 1,000 is scheduled for March 19. The US Open will begin on August 28.
Last year, Djokovic HE lost as he australian open (after being deported from the oceanic country) as the US Open for not being vaccinated against coronavirus.
Source: Eitb
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