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Rafael Nadal the man to beat, Naomi Osaka eyes return to glory at Indian Wells

Rafael Nadal will be the man to beat when Indian Wells kicks off this week while Naomi Osaka will look to begin her ascent back to the top of the tennis world at the tournament that launched her career. Nadal's season was cut short last year due to a foot injury but the Spaniard has come roaring out of the gates in 2022, winning January's Australian Open for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title. He followed that up by winning his fourth title in Acapulco last month and has not lost in 15 matches this season. "Rafa Nadal is now 35-years-old and he's never had a start to the season like this one," Indian Wells tournament director and former player Tommy Haas said on a recent podcast. "He's the guy to beat here, there's no doubt about it. And he obviously enjoys it here very much," Haas said of Nadal, a three-time winner of the Masters 1000 tournament.

Novak Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw but uncertainty surrounds whether he will be allowed to play

Indian Wells tournament organisers have confirmed Novak Djokovic has been placed in the men's main draw, but they are unclear if the Serbian will be permitted to enter the United States.

Alexander Zverev given suspended eight-week ban by ATP for Mexican Open outburst

World number three Alexander Zverev has been handed a suspended eight-week ban from ATP-sanctioned events following an investigation into his conduct at the Mexican Open last month.

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.

Novak Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but doubts remain over United States entry

Novak Djokovic is on the entry list for this week's Masters 1000 event at Indian Wells, although organisers have said they are unsure whether the world No 2 would be permitted to enter the United States.

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.

Alexander Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban by ATP for Acapulco outburst

tennis governing body has handed world number three Alexander Zverev a suspended eight-week ban for smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair at last month's ATP 500 event in Acapulco, for which he was expelled from the tournament. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse, $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and forfeited more than $31,000 in prize money and all rankings points earned from singles and doubles action at the Abierto Mexicano tournament. Following a review, the ATP found the 24-year-old German had committed "aggravated behaviour" and issued an additional fine of $25,000 and an eight-week ban from any ATP-sanctioned event.

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Rafael Nadal the man to beat, Naomi Osaka eyes return to glory at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic added to Indian Wells draw but uncertainty surrounds whether he will be allowed to play

Alexander Zverev given suspended eight-week ban by ATP for Mexican Open outburst

Novak Djokovic Part Of Indian Wells Draw But Status Unclear

Novak Djokovic on Indian Wells entry list but doubts remain over United States entry

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

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

Alexander Zverev handed suspended eight-week ban by ATP for Acapulco outburst