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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.

Carlos Alcaraz's outrageous talent has tennis legend Chris Evert 'in awe, flabbergasted' ahead of French Open

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has been left «in awe» and «flabbergasted» by the excellence shown by Carlos Alcaraz in his return from injury ahead of the French Open. The Spaniard stormed past the previously in-form Daniil Medvedev in electrifying fashion to clinch a straight-sets win, 6-3 6-2, and seal the Indian Wells title in California, while he usurped Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic at the summit of the men's game in the process. Ad Alcaraz, who did not lose a set in six Indian Wells matches, has made a dominant return to the ATP Tour after he was forced to miss the opening Grand Slam of the season at Melbourne Park due to injury.

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Rafa Nadal's absence from Indian Wells saw the 22-times Grand Slam champion slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday but the Spaniard will still be the "man to beat" at the French Open if he can get back to full fitness.

Andy Murray to face Dusan Lajovic in Miami Open first round, could meet Carlos Alcaraz in third round, Jack Draper out

Andy Murray will play Dusan Lajovic in the first round of the Miami Open and could meet world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the third round. Two-time former champion Murray is playing the ATP Masters 1000 event for only the second time since 2016.

Daniil Medvedev makes fans laugh with 'toxic relationship' comments on Indian Wells courts after loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Daniil Medvedev provided plenty of entertainment in his post-final speech at Indian Wells, even if his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz did not deliver on thrills. The Spaniard stormed past the previously in-form Medvedev in electrifying fashion to clinch a straight-sets win, 6-3 6-2, and seal the title in California while he usurped Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic at the summit of the men's game once more. Ad Alcaraz, who did not lose a set in six Indian Wells matches, has made a dominant return to the ATP Tour after he was forced to miss the opening Grand Slam of the season at Melbourne Park due to injury.

Carlos Alcaraz returns to world No 1 after beating Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the top of the world rankings after sweeping past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 to win the Indian Wells Masters title on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz claims 'crazy' Indian Wells triumph with victory over Daniil Medvedev, returns to world No. 1

Carlos Alcaraz was left to bask in his «crazy» and «amazing» Indian Wells triumph after a stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev on Sunday as he returned to world No. 1. The Spaniard stormed past the previously in-form Medvedev in electrifying fashion to clinch a straight-sets win, 6-3 6-2, and seal the title in California while he usurped Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic at the summit of the men's game once more.

Alcaraz says self-belief helped overcome injury woes and reclaim top ranking

Carlos Alcaraz said his unwavering self-belief helped him come through an injury-plagued start to the season and drove his return to the top of the world rankings following his triumph at Indian Wells.

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Novak Djokovic To Miss Miami Open Over Lack Of Covid Vaccination

Carlos Alcaraz's outrageous talent has tennis legend Chris Evert 'in awe, flabbergasted' ahead of French Open

Nadal out of top 10 for first time since 2005

Andy Murray to face Dusan Lajovic in Miami Open first round, could meet Carlos Alcaraz in third round, Jack Draper out

Daniil Medvedev makes fans laugh with 'toxic relationship' comments on Indian Wells courts after loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz returns to world No 1 after beating Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final

Carlos Alcaraz claims 'crazy' Indian Wells triumph with victory over Daniil Medvedev, returns to world No. 1

Alcaraz says self-belief helped overcome injury woes and reclaim top ranking