Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Miami Open as he tries to limit the number of events he plays this year, the 36-year-old Serb announced on Saturday.

"At this stage of my career, I'm balancing my private and professional schedule," Djokovic posted on X.

"I'm sorry that I won't experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world."

Djokovic has won the Miami Open six times, the most recent coming in 2016.

On Monday, the 24-time Grand Slam champion lost a shocking third-round match to 123rd-ranked Italian Luka Nardi in Indian Wells.

Djokovic will look to win his first title of the year during the ATP Tour's claycourt swing.

The Miami Open main draw starts on Wednesday.

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