It’s not a good start to the season for Novak Djokovic. The Serbian could not maintain the amazing level that led him to play in the final of four Grand Slams in 2023 and saw how the results did not come this year.
After losing to Serbia in the quarterfinals of the United Cup, the world number 1 came into the Australian Open as the top favorite to extend his legend in Melbourne. However, there he encountered a rare Jannik Sinner who closed the doors on him in the semifinals.
After that blow, Nole decided to retire and not compete for another monthreappeared at the beginning of March at the Indian Wells Masters 1000.
There, another Italian crossed his path, Luca Nardi, who surprised him in the third round, raising doubts about his game. Well, this defeat has caused Djokovic to decide to take another extra period of rest and not compete in the next big event on the calendar: the Miami Open.
“Hello Miami! Unfortunately I will not be playing the MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I balance my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry I won’t be able to meet some of the best and most passionate fans in the world. I hope to compete there in the future!” the Serbian wrote on his Twitter account.
He doesn’t defend points in Miami, because he hasn’t contested it for years due to the coronavirus pandemic, and look at the clay, which will start in Monte Carlo, his official residence, from April 7 to 14. On the horizon, Roland Garros, his priority because he prioritizes the Grand Slam before anything else.
AND He also wants to dose himself thinking about the Paris Olympics. He wants the gold that eluded him at Tokyo 2020, where he didn’t even step on the podium due to so much anxiety.
So, another month where the tennis fans of the world number 1 will not be satisfied.
Source: La Verdad
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