Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open

The 36-year-old Serbian star said in a statement on social media he had opted to skip Miami for scheduling reasons.

World number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week's ATP-WTA Miami Open on Saturday (Mar 16) 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.

"Unfortunately I won't be playing the @MiamiOpen this year," Djokovic announced on X, formerly Twitter.

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 after that defeat he still planned to play in Miami despite the loss.