Novak Djokovic will officially not be able to play in the Masters in the USA, as confirmed by the American authorities.
The world number one recently applied for an exemption to play in the Masters in Indian Wells and Miami but was denied because he had not been vaccinated.
Nole has not played at these Masters since 2019.
Djokovic’s place will be taken by Nikoloz Basilashvili, a tennis player from Georgia.
The first is the Masters in Indian Wells, which starts on Monday and will last until March 19
