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Novak Djokovic included in Indian Wells draw despite doubts US authorities will allow him into the country over refusal to get Covid-19 vaccine with the Serbian’s first game in California scheduled for Saturday
- Novak Djokovic was in the draw for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
- That’s despite uncertainty US health authorities will allow him into California
- Former world No 1 Djokovic, 34, refuses to get vaccinated against Covid-19
- It led to him being barred from the Australian Open earlier this year
- Djokovic has stated he is willing to miss tournaments rather than get jabbed
- He is scheduled to play either David Goffin or Jordan Thompson on Saturday
Novak Djokovic has been included in the Indian Wells draw but it remains clear whether the unvaccinated former world No 1 will be permitted to enter the United States for the tournament.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner’s refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine saw him booted out of the Australian Open following an 11-day legal wrangle earlier this year.
And the Serbian, 34, is still waiting to hear whether the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] will grant him a visa to take part in the BNP Paribas Open in California later this week.
Djokovic received a first round bye and will play either David Goffin or Jordan Thompson in the second round this Saturday if he is allowed into the country.
Novak Djokovic is still waiting to discover whether he will be allowed into the United States to play at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in California
The current rules do not allow non-US citizens who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 entry
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Source : dailymail
