Djokovic on entry list for vaccinated-only Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic

Top-ranked 20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, prevented from playing the Australian Open because he was not vaccinated for COVID-19, is entered in next month's Indian Wells ATP event.

Djokovic is a five-time champion at Indian Wells, where organisers announced entries on Wednesday and said proof of full vaccination will be required for spectator entry into the grounds for the March 7-20 tournament.

The Serbian star was set to try and win a fourth consecutive Australian Open title last month - what would have been his record 21st career major singles crown - but Australian border officials said he did not meet requirements for unvaccinated travellers to enter the nation. Djokovic's visa was eventually cancelled and after a legal appeal failed he departed without playing.

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