Tennis Novak Djokovic: World No 1 hopeful of being able to play at Indian Wells and Miami

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Novak Djokovic is hoping for a positive outcome shortly, after applying for special permission to enter the United States to compete in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami that begin next month

Novak Djokovic is looking forward to a "positive decision" regarding Indian Wells and Miami in March as he closes in on overtaking Steffi Graf as the most weeks at the top of the rankings.

The Serbian recently applied for a "special permit" to enter the US in order to play the upcoming Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami, with unvaccinated travellers still banned from visiting the country until mid-May.

Djokovic, who won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title last month to draw level with his great rival Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam victories, told the Serbian press in Belgrade that he has a "big desire" to play at the 'Sunshine Double' which he last won in 2016.