Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic ‘Withdraws’ From Indian Wells Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his round of 16 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 1, 2023. Amr Alfiky/Reuters

Tennis pro Novak Djokovic will not compete at the Indian Wells Open in California for a third consecutive year.

“World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field,” organizers confirmed late on March 5.