Novak Djokovic features in the men's singles draw as the No. 2 seed at Indian Wells, but it remains unclear whether he will be able to compete when the men's tournament begins on Thursday due to his unvaccinated status
In the United States -- where Indian Wells is held -- any non-US citizen must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to receive a visa and enter the country."Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today," a statement from the tournament said on Tuesday."We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country.
Read MoreDjokovic's comments came following his deportation from Australia in January, preventing his participation in the Australian Open, due to his refusal to take a Covid-19 vaccine.Djokovic, seen here while under immigration detention in Australia, was deported from the country ahead of the Australian Open.Before the Australian Open, Djokovic was tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer with a record 20 grand slam singles titles.
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