Novak Djokovic calls sudden press conference as Indian Wells update expected

is reportedly set to call a press conference with an expected update on his status for the Indian Wells Masters.

According to , the 35-year-old could have an announcement to make in the coming days.

Djokovic told the publication, "I know everything but I can't tell you anything, sorry. I've decided to have a press conference. I'll answer all questions there. I've already made arrangements with my PR team, the invite will arrive in a few days."

The Serb was unable to participate in the North American events in Miami and Indian Wells last March due to the vaccination mandate from the United States. With the decision still in effect until at least May 11, and the world number. 1 still unpitched, he is unlikely to play in the Masters 1000 tournaments this year.

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The Serb is preparing for the Dubai Open, the event where he made his first appearance of the 2022 season after being kicked out of Australia on the eve of the Australian Open. Earlier this month, Djokovic's brother, Djordje, requested "special permission" in a last-ditch attempt for him to compete in two US events.

Indian Wells is the first Masters 1000 which takes place from March 6 to 19, followed by the Miami Open. Djordje Djokovic hopes the tennis star can get 'special permission' to compete despite the demands.

"Unfortunately, this is something that is not in our hands," he told the Serbian news agency Tanjung. "Novak needs to get special clearance because the United States is still denying entry to unvaccinated people, which is just amazing since the whole world is open and sporting events feature both vaccinated and unvaccinated athletes.

"Novak submitted all required documentation and an application, and the Indian Wells and Miami tournament directors publicly stated that Novak was needed at those tournaments and wanted him to come. only a few days before a decision is made and we can only hope for a positive outcome."

NOT TO MISS

Djokovic has had great success on the 'Sunshine Double', winning Indian Wells five times and the Miami Open six times - the latter being the most common in history alongside Andre Agassi. Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said it would be "a shame" if the tennis legend was barred from traveling to the United States again.

"It would be nice to see if we could get them up a bit earlier and get him to play in Indian Wells and Miami," he told Tennis365. "I think he wants to play, so we should give him a chance. I hope we can get him there. I mean, it would be a shame in my eyes if he didn't come to these events. , or if he was not allowed to come."