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Djokovic Withdraws after Failed Bid to Play Indian Wells

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Djokovic Withdraws after Failed Bid to Play Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming BNP Paribas Open, having lost his bid to enter the United States unvaccinated to play in the Southern California event.

The tournament announced his withdrawal on Sunday night, The Associated Press reported. Play in the combined ATP-WTA event begins Wednesday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden and runs through March 19.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said on Twitter that Homeland Security had rejected Djokovic's vaccine waiver request, which would have allowed him to play back-to-back at Indian Wells and Miami, which runs March 19-April 2.

The US is ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11, which will allow foreign air travelers to enter the county without being vaccinated.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion lost in the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday.

With Djokovic out, Nikoloz Basilashvili moved into the Indian Wells draw.

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Man City's Haaland to Be Sidelined for Weeks after Hurting Ankle in FA Cup Win

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, celebrates with Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, right, after scoring his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, England, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP)
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, celebrates with Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, right, after scoring his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, England, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP)
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Man City's Haaland to Be Sidelined for Weeks after Hurting Ankle in FA Cup Win

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, celebrates with Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, right, after scoring his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, England, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP)
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, celebrates with Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, right, after scoring his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality stadium in Bournemouth, England, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP)

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is set for a long spell on the sidelines due to his ankle injury in the FA Cup quarterfinal win.

Haaland had just scored his 30th goal of the season on Sunday against Bournemouth when he was hurt in a challenge by midfielder Lewis Cook.

After scans on Monday, City said Haaland will see a specialist to determine the full extent of the injury.

The only timeframe City gave for Haaland's recovery was that he should be fit before the end of the season.

City is in a fight to qualify for the Champions League next season. It is fifth in the Premier League, outside the top four qualifying spots, with nine rounds remaining. There's also the FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest at Wembley on April 26.

"Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis," City said on its website. "The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup."