Novak Djokovic Will Not Play 2024 Miami Open

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday March 14, 2024

It’s on to the clay for Novak Djokovic. The World No.1 has pulled out of subsequent week’s Miami Open.

Novak Djokovic gained’t play in Miami.

— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) March 14, 2024

It was a comparatively transient keep within the United States for the 24-time main champion. He break up his two matches as he made his first look at Indian Wells since 2019, defeating Aleksandar Vukic in three units earlier than being surprised by Italian Lucky Loser Luca Nardi within the third spherical.

Nardi, ranked 123, grew to become the lowest-ranked participant to ever defeat Djokovic at a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam along with his win.

With 2024 being an Olympic 12 months, it is smart that the quickly to be 37-year-old (Djokovic turns 37 on May 22) would wish to relaxation up and protect his physique for the lengthy haul.

Djokovic is 44-7 lifetime at Miami with six titles.