Novak Djokovic could participate in the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
In any case, this is what the organizers of the tournament have suggested, without however confirming this information.
“Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list and is therefore placed in the draw today,” they announced.
However, vaccination status requires his possible arrival in California remains to be taken with tweezers.
It is impossible not to remember the imbroglio that surrounded Novak Djokovic's participation in the Australian Open at the very beginning of the year.
The Serb had defended his cause but without ever convincing the Australian government which ended up canceling his visa before deporting him.
It seems difficult to imagine that he embarks on a similar scenario a second time… Present at the Dubai tournament, the world number 2 must deal with an obviously very light schedule.
Djokovic's status remains up in the air
“We are currently in communication with his team;
however, it has not been determined whether he will participate in the event by obtaining approval from the CDC, the main public health agency in the United States, to enter the country, ”added the organizers of the California tournament.
In any event, spectators will be required to present proof of vaccination to enter the tournament grounds.
While Djokovic's status remains up in the air, Tuesday's draw raised the possibility of another blockbuster showdown between new world number one Daniil Medvedev and 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal.
A potential semi-final which would already represent a third act between the two men in 2022 after the epic final of the Australian Open and that of the Mexican Open last month.