Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open as he continues recovery from muscle injury; Rafael Nadal also decided to skip the event earlier this week; Andy Murray has been given a wild card to compete in Miami
Monday 22 March 2021 12:28, UK
World No 1 Novak Djokovic will delay his comeback to the ATP Tour following a muscle injury after deciding to skip the Miami Open, starting next week, to spend more time with his family.
Djokovic sustained a muscle tear that hindered him during his successful Australian Open title defence last month and the 33-year-old planned to return at Miami before playing the Monte-Carlo Masters and the ATP 250 Serbia Open.
"Dear fans, I'm very sorry to announce that this year I won't travel to Miami to compete," Djokovic tweeted.
"I decided to use this precious time at home to stay with my family. With all restrictions, I need to find balance in my time on tour and at home. I look forward to coming back next year."
Rafa Nadal also decided to skip the Masters 1000 event, which begins on Monday, to recover from a back injury, while Roger Federer will not be present as he works his way back to full fitness after two knee operations in the past 12 months.
Andy Murray - who has fallen to No 118 in the rankings after long injury lay-offs because of hip surgeries - has been given a wild card for the event.
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