Once Again Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Indian Wells

With his withdrawal, Djokovic missed Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open for the fourth straight year.

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Djokovic had applied for a waiver to bypass the COVID-19 mandate in the US, which is set to expire on May 11.

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Djokovic had told earlier that he has support of the tournament directors and was hoping of getting the waiver.

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Nikoloz Basilashvili replaces Djokovic in the men's draw of the BNP Paribas Open due to his withdrawal.

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In the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, Djokovic started his 378th week at the top on Monday, breaking the previous record of WTA superstar Steffi Graf.

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As a result of an injury, Djokovic became the second well-known male tennis player to withdraw from the ATP World Tour Finals.

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Djokovic's absence from the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open is a major blow to the men's game, as he and Nadal have been the biggest draws for more than a decade.

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Djokovic has not played at Indian Wells or Miami since 2019 due to COVID-19 and travel requirements.

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Fans believe, Djokovic should be granted an exemption to enter the US Open and participate in tournaments, starting with Indian Wells.

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The USTA and US Open were hopeful that Novak will be allowed to enter the country and return to action at Indian Wells and Miami.

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With his withdrawal, Djokovic missed Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open for the fourth straight year.

Novak Djokovic Out of Indian Wells

Djokovic had applied for a waiver to bypass the COVID-19 mandate in the US, which is set to expire on May 11.

Djokovic had told earlier that he has support of the tournament directors and was hoping of getting the waiver.

Nikoloz Basilashvili replaces Djokovic in the men's draw of the BNP Paribas Open due to his withdrawal.

In the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, Djokovic started his 378th week at the top on Monday, breaking the previous record of WTA superstar Steffi Graf.

As a result of an injury, Djokovic became the second well-known male tennis player to withdraw from the ATP World Tour Finals.

Djokovic's absence from the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open is a major blow to the men's game, as he and Nadal have been the biggest draws for more than a decade.

Djokovic has not played at Indian Wells or Miami since 2019 due to COVID-19 and travel requirements.

Fans believe, Djokovic should be granted an exemption to enter the US Open and participate in tournaments, starting with Indian Wells.

The USTA and US Open were hopeful that Novak will be allowed to enter the country and return to action at Indian Wells and Miami.

International Women’s Day at Chatsworth House

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