Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic officially withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday night, one day before the draw was scheduled to start at Indian Wells, Calif.

Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, 31, will move into the field to replace Djokovic.

Djokovic's withdrawal stems from his vaccination status against COVID-19. The 22-time Grand Slam winner isn't vaccinated, but sought special permission from the U.S. government to p