Unvaccinated World No. 1 Novak Djokovic WITHDRAWS from Indian Wells after appearing to lose out in his last-ditch bid to secure special waiver to enter the USA
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the draw for the Indian Wells tournament, officials said on Sunday in an indication that his application for a COVID-19 vaccine waiver to enter the U.S. might have failed.
The Serbian, who is one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the U.S. government last month for special permission to play at ATP Masters events at Indian Wells and Miami.
Current restrictions are due to end in April – leaving Djokovic free to play in this summer’s US Open – but it appears he will not be getting special treatment in his bid to enter the States early.
The 22-time grand slam winner wanted to…
