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Novak Djokovic Part Of Indian Wells Draw But Status Unclear

Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said. A brief statement from tournament organisers said officials were in contact with Djokovic's team to determine whether he would play in California or even be allowed to enter the United States because he has not been vaccinated against the coronavirus. "Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today," tournament chiefs said.

Top seed Barbora Krejcikova withdraws from Indian Wells tournament

Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters tournament after failing to overcome an arm injury. The Czech ace said Tuesday she was withdrawing from the tournament after pain in her arm flared up. "I am extremely disappointed and sad to withdraw from the BNP Paribas Open," said Krejcikova. "I was looking forward to playing in Indian Wells very much but unfortunately I won't be able to do so this year," she said. "I have had a pain in my arm on and off since Doha which today intensified overnight and together with my team I had to make a very tough decision to withdraw. "I will focus on getting the right treatment as soon as possible and I hope I can be back on the court soonest."

Novak Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw, unclear if he can enter United States: Organisers

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament's draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has refused to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine and previously said he was prepared to miss tournaments as a consequence. "Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team," Indian Wells organisers wrote on Twitter. "However, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) approval to enter the country." The Indian Wells men's draw on Tuesday showed he had a first-round bye.

Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw, unclear he can enter US -tournament organisers

:Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament's draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States.

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Novak Djokovic Part Of Indian Wells Draw But Status Unclear

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