The top-ranked player in the world, Novak Djokovic, said on Saturday that he will not be participating in the Miami Open in an effort to cut down on the number of tournaments he plays this year.
“I’m balancing my private and professional schedule at this stage of my career,” Djokovic wrote on X.
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
“I’m sorry that I won’t experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world.”
Djokovic has six Miami Open victories under his belt, with his most recent triumph occurring in 2016.
The 123rd-ranked Italian Luka Nardi shocked the 24-time Grand Slam champion on Monday at Indian Wells in the third round.
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Djokovic is going to try to win his first trophy of the year on the claycourt circuit of the ATP Tour.
Wednesday is when the Miami Open main draw action begins.
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