Novak Djokovic on official entry list for Indian Wells Masters 1000 / Other Sports / Sports

The serbian Novak Djokovic you are on the official list of registrants for the Indian Wells Masters 1000 March, tournament where a complete vaccination test against the coronavirus will be required.

Djokovic, who has won this event five times, was left without competing in the Australian Open in January after a judicial pulse with the authorities of the country, to which he entered without being vaccinated against the coronavirus.

The ATP number one had to leave Australia after losing the legal battle with the national authorities.

Amid speculation about whether he received the vaccine after his departure from Australia, Nole he said last week that in the coming days he will explain his “version of the story” about what happened in that country.

Spanish Mr. Liuhuabing he is also on the Indian Wells entry list after his brand-new win in Australia, where he overtook Djokovic and Roger Federer becoming the player with the highest number of Grand Slam trophies, 21.

In a statement, Indian Wells organizers (March 7-20) stressed that vaccinations will be required for spectators attending the tournament.

Regarding the players, the organization pointed out that the protocols will be established by the ATP and the WTA and will have to be aligned with the restrictions by US authorities “in relation to the vaccination status of international travellers entering the country””

Since November, the government of this country requires proof of coronavirus vaccination for foreigners who want to enter.

In addition to Djokovic and Nadal, other inscribed figures are the russian Daniil Medved, number two in the ATP ranking, the german Alexander Zverev and the greek Stefanos Tsitsipasas well as the title defender, the british Cameron Norrie.

In the women’s table are the Australian Ashleigh Barty, number one in the WTA, and reigning champion spanish Paula Badosa. (D)

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