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Tennis Fans Outraged at Novak Djokovic as He Refuses to Withdraw From Indian Wells 2022
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.
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. pic.twitter.com/79W6hf2AP5
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 8, 2022
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.”
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. #whatthefuck
— 9-7 in the 5th (@97InThe5th) March 8, 2022
— 井蛙堂 (@seiadoumogera) March 8, 2022
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. https://t.co/meq57byGkF
— Matthew. (@MFallingStar18) March 8, 2022
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. https://t.co/5AnAfmbphy
— Benoit Maylin (@BenoitMaylin) March 8, 2022
Further, a fan felt that the situation was a complete mess.
Mess. Complete Mess https://t.co/8ggbXYe1oX
— Chris Goldsmith (@TheTennisTalker) March 8, 2022
Moreover, a fan couldn’t believe that the Serb was in the draw.
https://t.co/p8KjmC5iIe pic.twitter.com/vgBrxp2RZZ
— Panther. (@Panther24Tweets) March 8, 2022
*Adds to agenda* https://t.co/aZJ4ky7k9u
— The Body Serve Tennis Podcast (@TheBodyServe) March 8, 2022
Further, a fan hilariously reacted to this saying, “I’m old enough to remember this.”
I’m old enough to remember this https://t.co/1LUqQDC52l pic.twitter.com/sNRTMg1Yns
— Matt Roberts (@MattRobertsTTP) March 8, 2022
https://t.co/OeW7jIIA8w pic.twitter.com/3oM353BqbS
— Matthew Willis (@mattracquet) March 8, 2022
See the pattern?
In 2020, Novax dodged questions about who’d pay the cost to form the PTPA
Now, he refuses to pay the cost he said he would to continue his anti-vax nonsense
Like all narcissists, Novax expects to do whatever the hell he wants while someone else pays the price pic.twitter.com/ItDvwktk4g
— TroubleFault (@troublefault) March 9, 2022
Additionally, a fan went on to say, “God imagine if he gets deported again...”
God imagine if he gets deported again…
— jimmy soixante-dix (@hotdog6969) March 8, 2022
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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.
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.
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.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 8, 2022
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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