World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field. #TennisParadise
Novak Djokovic officially withdraws from BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells as waiver request seemingly denied
ATPMonday, 06 March 2023 at 08:25
Novak Djokovic has stuck to his word and withdrawn from BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells before the draw takes place after his waiver bid was unsuccessful
Djokovic being un-vaccinated for COVID-19 meant that he applied for an exemption with the US lifting their restrictions in May but this was denied and his appeal was seemingly unsuccessful.
It also seems likely that he will withdraw from Miami Open too and will return to the US Open later this year instead with no return likely until Monte Carlo now.
“Unfortunately, it is something that is out of our hands,” Djordje his brother said to Serbian media outlet Tanjug last month. “Novak needs to get a special permission to enter, considering that the USA still doesn’t let unvaccinated foreigners into the country, which is unbelievable, considering that we have seen big sporting manifestations with unvaccinated athletes throughout the world.”
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