Earlier today, the men’s singles draw for the first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season in Indian Wells was released. Amid suspense over his participation, Novak Djokovic is included in the draw. He is the second seed in the tournament.
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However, his inclusion in the draw has not gone down well with the fans. Many have questioned the Serb’s participation in Indian Wells.
Fans react as Novak Djokovic placed in Indian Wells 2022 draw
As the 20-time Grand Slam champion made it to the Indian Wells draw, fans took to Twitter to express their views on this matter. Djokovic is still officially entered, but he’s already on the Indian Wells “We Miss You” wall.
Djokovic is still officially entered, but he’s already on the Indian Wells “We Miss You” wall. 🤷
Further, a fan said, “So tournament organizers say that they are in contact with Djokovic’s team but they still haven’t been able to confirm if he can play or not.”
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Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Additionally, Djokovic’s inclusion in the draw didn’t go down well with a fan, saying, “As many have mentioned, Novak Djokovic pretends to be some “champion” for lower-ranked players and fights for their interests, yet refuses to withdraw and therefore impacts main draw entry lists and qualifying draws. His only interest is his own.”
As many have mentioned, Novak Djokovic pretends to be some “champion” for lower-ranked players and fights for their interests, yet refuses to withdraw and therefore impacts main draw entry lists and qualifying draws. His only interest is his own.
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Amid confusion over the Serb’s participation in the tournament, a fan said, “Djokovic’s name is in the Indian Wells table even if no one knows if he has permission to enter the United States or if he will participate in the tournament. You could call it rehearsal comedy if it weren’t tragic.”
Mortecouille ça recommence! Le nom de Djokovic est bien dans le tableau d’Indian Wells même si personne ne sait s’il a l’autorisation d’entrer aux Etats-Unis ni s'il participera au tournoi. On pourrait appeler ça du comique de répétition si ce n’était tragique.
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Further, a fan felt that the situation was a complete mess.
Mess. Complete Mess
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Moreover, a fan couldn’t believe that the Serb was in the draw.
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
*Adds to agenda* 🙄
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Further, a fan hilariously reacted to this saying, “I’m old enough to remember this.”
I’m old enough to remember this
Novak Djokovic is on the tournament entry list, and therefore is placed into the draw today. We are currently in communication with his team; however, it has not been determined if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. #IndianWells
Additionally, a fan went on to say, “God imagine if he gets deported again...”
God imagine if he gets deported again...
What did the tournament organizers say over Djokovic’s participation?
The BNP Paribas Open released a statement on Djokovic’s participation. The tournament organizers said that since he is on the entry list, Djokovic would be placed into the draw. Further, they were in communication with his team.
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Tennis – Davis Cup Finals – Group F – Serbia v Austria – Olympiahalle, Innsbruck, Austria – November 26, 2021 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during his match against Austria’s Dennis Novak REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
However, it is unclear if he will participate in the event by getting CDC approval to enter the country. The tournament organizers will provide more information on this in the future as things become clear.
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If Djokovic ends up withdrawing, Grigor Dimitrov will move to a seeded spot.
Grigor Dimitrov would be moved to a seeded spot if Djokovic ends up withdrawing.
As the maiden ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season unfolds, there remain many unanswered questions. However, only time will tell if the Serb gets a shot at winning his sixth Indian Wells title.
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