The Serbian Novak Djokovic is on the official entry list for the Indian Wells Masters 1000 March, a tournament where proof of full vaccination against the coronavirus will be required.
Djokovic, who has won this event five times, was left without competing in the Australian Open in January after a judicial dispute with the country’s authorities, which he entered without being vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The ATP number one had to leave Australia after lose the legal battle with the national authorities.
Amid speculation about whether he received the vaccine after leaving Australia, nole said last week that in the coming days he will explain his “version of history” about what happened in that country.
The Spanish Rafael Nadal He is also on the Indian Wells entry list after his brand-new triumph in Australia, where he overtook Djokovic and Roger Federer becoming the player with the most Grand Slam trophies, 21.
In a statement, the organizers of Indian Wells (March 7-20) stressed that vaccinations will be required for spectators attending the tournament.
Regarding the players, the organization pointed out that the protocols will be established by the ATP and the WTA and will have to be aligned with the US authorities restrictions “in relation to the vaccination status of international travelers entering the country.”
Since November, the government of This country requires proof of vaccination against the coronavirus from foreigners who want to enter.
In addition to Djokovic and Nadal, other registered figures are the Russian Daniil Medvedednumber two in the ATP ranking, the alexander zverev german and the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipasas well as the defending champion, the British Cameron Norrie.
In the women’s box are the Australian Ashley Barty, number one of the WTA, and the defending champion, the Spanish Paula Badosa. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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