Stan Wawrinka sets Monte Carlo return date, but when are Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Nick Kyrgios back?

Tennis’ top stars will be in action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells next week, but there will be several big names missing from the draw. Daniil Medvedev will make his first appearance since being crowned men’s world No. 1 while Andy Murray has also been given a wild card to play at the tournament.

Ad/> However, some of the sport’s most prominent players will not be participating in the desert. ATP Indian Wells'My body has not recovered' — Barty withdraws from Indian Wells, Miami Open4 HOURS AGO Novak Djokovic Djokovic played his first tournament of the year in Dubai in February, having been refused a visa to play at the Australian Open as he is unvaccinated. As he is still unvaccinated he will not be able to travel to the United States to play at Indian Wells or the Miami Open, and looks set to return during the clay season.

Djokovic could play RG as France lifts vaccine rules Azarenka 'devastated' by invasion of Ukraine While Djokovic is a divisive figure at the moment, he is also one of the greatest players of all time, and could reclaim the world No.1 spot from Daniil Medvedev if he returns soon. «It would be better for tennis if he was playing all the major events,” said Andy Murray recently. “I don't think it's great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events.” Djokovic could return at the Monte Carlo Masters on April 9 with France set to end its vaccine pass which requires vaccination against Covid-19, paving the way for Djokovic to defend his French Open title.