World number one Novak Djokovic fails in bid to get exemption for Miami Open
Novak Djokovic will not be taking part in the Miami Open that starts next week, tournament director James Blake has said.
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Novak Djokovic denied US visa to play in Miami Open, due to no COVID vaccine
Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has been denied entry to the United States, where he was hoping to play in the upcoming Miami Open tournament.
Novak Djokovic invited to Sanremo ATP Challenger event if he misses Miami Open - but could he actually play?
It’s been 18 years since Novak Djokovic won his last ATP Challenger Tour title – but could he make a return to the second tier of professional tennis this month? World No. 1 Djokovic is currently out of action as he is unable to play at the ongoing Indian Wells due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek off to fast start at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a rare Indian Wells repeat with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 victory over 56th-ranked American Claire Liu on Saturday. Neither Liu nor the breezy conditions on Stadium Court troubled Swiatek, who is seeking to become just the second woman — after Martina Navratilova in 1990-91 — to sucessfully defend her title at the prestigious combined WTA and ATP Masters 1000 hard court tournament. Swiatek roared through the first set, winning 25 of 32 points.
Bjorn Borg backs 'unbelievable' Novak Djokovic for more success and expects Rafael Nadal to continue
Bjorn Borg has predicted that Rafael Nadal will soon retire but believes that fellow veteran Novak Djokovic will win more Grand Slam singles titles. Following the retirement of Roger Federer and the surgeries undergone by Andy Murray, Nadal and Djokovic are the last two of tennis’ 'big four' to remain credible challengers for the Grand Slams on the men’s side of the sport. Ad Djokovic and Nadal are both battling against the passage of time as they look to add a few remaining titles to their CVs before they are forced to hang up their racquets.
Murray toughs out another win, Raducanu advances at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Former world No. 1 Andy Murray made it through another tense match on Thursday, rallying from a set down to beat Tomas Etcheverry and reach the second round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000.
Karine Jean-Pierre dodges question on unvaxxed tennis player Djokovic: 'Abide by our country's rule'
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reacted Wednesday to a question on tennis superstar Novak Djokovic and his vaccination status.
Nakashima tops Isner at Indian Wells without Djokovic, Nadal
INDIAN WELLS, California: Brandon Nakashima took advantage of two double-faults by John Isner in an error-filled game to collect the match’s only service break and went on to reach the second round at the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-6 (7), 6-3 victory in the all-American contest Wednesday.