The Latest Breaking News from Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic pleads with US officials to let him play - but still refuses Covid jab

Novak Djokovic wants American authorities to give him a special exhibition to enter the US for two Masters 1000 events next month, despite his Covid vaccination status

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Novak Djokovic hoping for special permission to play in Indian Wells and Miami

The Serbian is currently unable to enter the United States as he is unvaccinated against Covid-19.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Djokovic Hopes to Play in US despite Being Unvaccinated

Novak Djokovic has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus, the top-ranked Serb said Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration has said the requirement for foreign air travelers to be fully vaccinated against…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Djokovic at risk of missing Indian Wells and Miami tournaments for a second year

Tennis star Novak Djokovic appears likely to miss two of the season's most prestigious tournaments in the spring after American border control bosses extended the rule forbidding unvaccinated foreigners from entering the country.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2023

Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells and Miami after US extends Covid rules

Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after US travel authorities extended requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated

The Guardian - US · Jan 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells and Miami Open as United States extends vaccine rules

Indian Wells and the Miami Open are two of the most prestigious events on the calendar outside the grand slams

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells and Miami as US extends vaccine rules

The Serbian has refused to get vaccinated and was detained in an immigration hotel on arrival in Australia 12 months ago.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Novak Djokovic fires back at “fake” accusations as he slams loss of “freedom of speech”

Novak Djokovic missed both the Australian and US Open tournaments this year, as well as events in Miami and Indian Wells, over his decision not to be vaccinated

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Rafael Nadal comes into top form as he outplays Botic van de Zandschulp

Spaniard eased to a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory and set up a quarter-final clash with his conquerer at Indian Wells in March, Taylor Fritz

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2022

Cameron Norrie is a British tennis success story sneaking under the radar

Raducanu and Murray hog the headlines but late-blooming Norrie is the home hope in the best form as Wimbledon looms

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022