World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has announced that he will not participate in the upcoming Miami Open. Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open, managing schedule for optimal performance.
This decision comes just a week after Djokovic’s surprising third-round exit at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where he was defeated by the relatively unknown Luca Nardi in three sets.
Hi Miami!
Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world. I’m looking fw competing in MI in future!— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) March 16, 2024
In a statement shared on his social media accounts, Djokovic expressed regret at missing the opportunity to play in front of the passionate Miami fans. “At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world,” he wrote.
Nardi, currently ranked No. 123 in the world, made history by becoming the lowest-ranked player to defeat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 event, surpassing Kevin Anderson’s record from 2008 in Miami.
The 20-year-old Italian earned his place in the Indian Wells main draw as a “lucky loser,” a term designated for players who narrowly miss out on qualifying but receive entry due to another player’s withdrawal before the first round.
Djokovic, a six-time champion in Miami, will now turn his attention to other tournaments as he continues to manage his schedule and commitments both on and off the court. Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open, managing schedule for optimal performance..
