World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters event, organisers confirmed on Sunday with the Serb barred from the entering the country.

Tennis: World no. 1 Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells Masters

Organisers have decided that BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells will not take place due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Rafael Nadal and Nova Djokovic were among the main tennis stars who were going to take part in the tournament.

Tennis: Indian Wells event cancelled due to coronavirus fears

Philipp Kohlschreiber stunned Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday, sending the world number one tumbling out of a tournament he had won five times.

Novak Djokovic stunned by Kohlschreiber at Indian Wells

The Swiss superstar survived a stern test from world number 49 Coric

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