Novak Djokivic's bid for a waiver to enter the United States has failed.
The top tennis player in the world withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday night, just days before it was set to begin in Southern California and hours before the tournament draw was released.
There was no reason given for Djokovic’s withdrawal.
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open.
With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field.#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/wUcBn5upc7— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 6, 2023
According to The Associated Press, however, Djokovic lost his bid to enter the United States as someone who is unvaccinated against COVID-19.