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Serbia's Novak Djokovic wears a face mask as he listens to the national anthems prior to a Davis Cup group F match between Serbia and Austria in Innsbruck, Austria, on Nov. 26, 2021.

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Unvaccinated Djokovic says he is out of both Indian Wells and Miami

11:11pm March 09, 2022

by The Associated Press

The No. 2 men's tennis player will not be allowed to enter the United States because he remains unvaccinated from COViD-19.

Serena Williams stands with then-tournament director Raymond Moore on Sunday after Victoria Azarenka defeated Williams in a final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Tennis Executive Resigns After Apologizing For Comments About 'Lady Players'

3:38pm March 22, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Raymond Moore's comments, however, have resurfaced the debate about equal pay for male and female tennis players.

Serena Williams, seen here during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., responded to comments by the tourney's director, saying, "Last year, the women's final at the U.S. Open sold out well before the men. I'm sorry, did Roger play in

Tennis Executive Apologizes After 'Lady Player' Comments Spark Anger

2:49pm March 21, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore says his comments about female tennis players were in "poor taste and erroneous." Among those displeased: Serena Williams.

World No. 1 Serena Williams acknowledges the crowd after winning her match against Monica Niculescu of Romania during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif.

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Serena Williams Makes Emotional Return To Indian Wells

12:53pm March 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The world No. 1 defeated Romania's Monica Niculescu 7-5, 7-5 in the second round. It was her first match at the tournament since her infamous 2001 title victory after which she vowed a boycott.