Novak Djokovic won’t play in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic, who remained on the entry checklist and within the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells regardless that he’s not vaccinated towards the coronavirus and knew he confronted obstacles to enter america, stated on Wednesday he is not going to compete within the event.

The No. 2-ranked males’s tennis participant stated by way of social media that he knew he most likely wouldn’t have the ability to enter the U.S. and that he obtained verification of that on Wednesday. Earlier this 12 months, he was given an exemption to play within the Australian Open, however his visa was later revoked and he was deported from Australia.

“Whereas I used to be routinely listed within the @BNPPARIBASOPEN and @MiamiOpen draw I knew it could be unlikely I’d have the ability to journey. The CDC has confirmed that laws gained’t be altering so I gained’t have the ability to play within the US,” he stated, referring to the Facilities for Illness Management. “Good luck to these taking part in in these nice tournaments.”

He added a fist-bump emoji for emphasis.

Djokovic has misplaced his standing as world No. 1 to Danii Medvedev of Russia. As well as, Rafael Nadal handed Djokovic for the profession lead in males’s Grand Slam singles titles, with 21. Djokovic and Roger Federer have every gained 20.

BNP Paribas Open organizers stated Grigor Dimitrov will transfer into Djokovic’s area within the draw and a fortunate loser from qualifying will transfer into Dmitrov’s area within the draw when qualifying is accomplished.