Novak Djokovic but could be DENIED entry into the US

Novak Djokovic is included on the list for next month’s Indian Wells ATP event in California… but could be DENIED entry into the US due to his stance on the Covid-19 vaccination

  • Djokovic is on the entry list for next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
  • The Serb is still allowed to play at next month’s prestigious event in California
  • The tour protocols have held back from making the Covid-19 jab compulsory
  • However, it is entering the United States which remains problematic for him
  • Exceptions for the unvaccinated people are limited to a few categories in the US

Novak Djokovic’s hopes of building up any momentum after his Australian Open debacle look set to be dashed, even though he is on the entry list for next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Contrary to what some have said, the 34-year-old Serb is still allowed to play at next month’s prestigious event in California. The tournament is following tour protocols, which have held back from making the jab compulsory.

However, it is entering the United States which remains hugely problematic for him if he continues his stance of refusing to get vaccinated.

Novak Djokovic is on the entry list for next month’s BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

A somewhat cagey tournament press release buried the fact that he had entered, while emphasising the appearance of others such as Rafael Nadal. That is because getting on a flight to the USA is very difficult without being jabbed.

Exceptions for the unvaccinated are limited to a few categories, such as a ‘humanitarian or emergency exemption’ or persons whose presence is in the ‘national interest’.

Therefore it remains unclear where he might play after this month’s appearance at the Dubai Championships. 

The Serb is still allowed to play at next month’s prestigious event in California. The tournament is following tour protocols, which have held back from making the jab compulsory

The Serb was deported from Australia after failing to comply with vaccine laws in the country

Djokovic has yet to make any substantial comment on what happened in Australia, although he has pledged that he will do so before he next appears on tour.

The vacuum has been filled by various rumours around whether he might put an end the whole saga by getting vaccinated.

According to one well-informed source he has been seriously considering that course of action, having watched Nadal overtake his tally of Grand Slam titles in Melbourne.

Djokovic will be joined in Dubai by Andy Murray, who has secured a wildcard into the main draw.




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