He will be replaced in the field by Nikoloz Basilashvili.
The policy is expected to last until at least mid-April.
The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is followed by the Miami Open later this month.
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Djokovic wasunable to play either of those last year.
He would still require a waiver to go to Miami.
Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen.
Owing to his lack of a vaccination, Djokovic wasdeportedfrom Australia in 2022 just before that years Australian Open.
He won Wimbledon last year but then missed the U.S. Open due to the travel restriction.
