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Djokovic in draw at Indian Wells

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Indian Wells, March 9: Novak Djokovic was placed in the men’s draw for the BNP Paribas Open, although it remains to be seen whether the second-ranked player will be allowed to enter the United States.
Djokovic isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. The U.S. requires visitors to be vaccinated to enter the country. Additionally, tournament officials have said everyone at Indian Wells must be fully vaccinated to be on site.
Djokovic’s name was on the entry list when the men’s draw was made Tuesday, so the five-time tournament champion was included. He received a first-round bye and would play either David Goffin or Jordan Thompson in the second round.
“We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) approval to enter the country,” tournament officials said in a statement.
Djokovic’s photo was included on a “We Miss You” wall of players who are absent from Indian Wells. He last played at a tournament in Dubai last month, losing in the quarterfinals to Jiri Vesely.
He was deported from Australia in January after his visa was canceled on the eve of the Australian Open.
Djokovic said a previous COVID-19 infection meant he was exempt from rules stating that all arriving visitors must be fully vaccinated. (AP)

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