Novak
Djokovic Withdraws From Miami Open.
World number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week’s
ATP-WTA Miami Open on Saturday in the wake of his shock exit at Indian Wells.
The 36-year-old Serbian star said in a statement on
social media he had opted to skip Miami for scheduling reasons.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion returned to play the
early season US hardcourt swing at Indian Wells in California, only to suffer a
shock third-round exit on Monday to lowly ranked Italian Luca Nardi.
Djokovic said that after that defeat, he still planned to
play in Miami despite the loss.
Djokovic’s statement on Saturday gave no indication of where
he next expects to play.
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