Novak Djokovic: Why has he withdrawn from Indian Wells? Will he play at Miami Open? Will he lose world No. 1 ranking?

06.03.2023 - 18:01 eurosport.com

Novak Djokovic’s hopes of returning to Indian Wells this season are over after he officially withdrew from the tournament on Monday.

The world No. 1 is a five-time champion at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament but his last appearance was in 2019. Ad Why has Djokovic pulled out from Indian Wells?

Why is the timing of his withdrawal important? And will he also now miss the Miami Open? ATP Indian WellsDjokovic withdraws from Indian Wells due to vaccination status7 HOURS AGO Why has Djokovic withdrawn from Indian Wells?

As it stands, Djokovic is not allowed to travel to the US, which is the only country on the ATP Tour that requires international travellers to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Novak Djokovic will not be in action at this week’s Miami Open – but when will he play next and will he play at the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open? Djokovic is unable to play Miami as he is unvaccinated so can’t travel to the United States under current entry laws for international travellers. Ad He also missed Indian Wells earlier this month and saw Carlos Alcaraz replace him as world No. 1 after winning the title.

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Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Novak Djokovic To Miss Miami Open Over Lack Of Covid Vaccination

Novak Djokovic will not play at the Miami Open after failing to receive a waiver to enter the United States despite not being vaccinated for Covid-19. Tournament director James Blake told The Tennis Channel on Saturday that the world number one, a six-time Miami champion, was denied entry despite the best effort of tournament officials. "We did all we could. We tried to talk to the government but it's out of our hands," Blake said ahead of the start of the tournament next week.

Novak Djokovic has 'no regrets' at missing Indian Wells and Miami Open, hopes to play at US Open

Novak Djokovic insists he has “no regrets” at missing Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the United States due to his vaccination status. Djokovic applied for special permission to enter the country as he has not taken the vaccination against Covid-19, but was denied an exemption. Ad Current US rules state international visitors need to show proof of vaccination to enter the country until at least April 10.

Novak Djokovic denied COVID-19 vaccine exemption, will not compete at Miami Open

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