Novak Djokovic: World No 1 included on Indian Wells entry list along with Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic included on tournament entry list for Indian Wells, which runs from March 7-20; the world No 1, who was deported by the Australian government last month for not being vaccinated against coronavirus, must show a valid proof of full vaccination to play the Californian event
Last Updated: 09/02/22 8:00pm
Novak Djokovic was deported from the Australian Open because he was unvaccinated against Covid-19
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has been included on the tournament entry list for Indian Wells, which begins next month.
Djokovic had his visa revoked twice when he was eventually deported by the Australian government last month because he was not vaccinated against coronavirus.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who lost a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country, could now be in line to play at the prestigious Masters 1000 event held in California.
Djokovic flew home to Belgrade following his deportation from Australia
A statement released by organisers said: “The BNP Paribas Open will require valid proof of full vaccination to enter the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for the tournament.
“Guidelines for the players are governed by the protocols established by their respective governing bodies, the WTA and ATP, as well as any restrictions established by the United States of America in regard to the vaccination status of international travellers entering the country”.
Australian Open champions Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty are also on the list as well as British US Open champion Emma Raducanu and reigning Indian Wells men’s champion, Cameron Norrie.
Norrie will look to replicate his extraordinary 2021 title run, in which he won his first Masters 1000 crown.
Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas are also on the list of entries for the tournament which runs from March 7-20.
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