Novak Djokovic Joins Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer In Skipping Miami Open

Novak Djokovic, a six-time Miami Open champion, cited the global travel issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and his desire to balance events and family life.

World number one Novak Djokovic said Friday he won't be playing at the ATP Miami Open, joining fellow Grand Slam legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in skipping next week's event. The 33-year-old Serbian star won his 18th Grand Slam singles crown and ninth Australian Open singles title last month. That puts him third on the all-time men's list behind the 20 Slam titles owned by Swiss star Federer and Spaniard Nadal, who will try to defend his French Open title in the next Slam showdown on the red clay of Roland Garros. "Dear fans, I'm very sorry to announce that this year I won't travel to Miami to compete," Djokovic tweeted Friday. Djokovic, a six-time Miami champion, cited the global travel issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and his desire to balance events and family life.