Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has announced that he will be skipping the Miami Open, citing the need to balance his private and professional schedule. This decision comes shortly after his unexpected loss to unheralded Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. Djokovic expressed regret at not being able to engage with the passionate fans at the Miami Open, acknowledging the importance of finding equilibrium in his career at this stage.
In his third-round match at the BNP Paribas Open, Djokovic was defeated by Nardi in a closely contested 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 encounter. This loss marked a significant upset, as Nardi, ranked No. 123, became the lowest-ranked player to defeat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing the previous record set by No. 122 Kevin Anderson in 2008 in Miami.
