NOVAK DJOKOVIC has pulled out of the Miami Open – and will miss out on the chance to bank another $1.1million.
The world No3 is a six-time champion in the second leg of the Sunshine Double after Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Miami Open with a shoulder injuryCredit: Getty
He even reached the final in 2025 on his first appearance at the tournament – now staged at the Hard Rock Stadium – for six years.
But the Serb, 38, will once again sit out of the second Masters 1000 event of the year.
, who has massively reduced his schedule in recent years to peak for the Grand Slams, withdrew from the upcoming edition citing a shoulder injury.
And that means he is guaranteed to lose the 650 points he picked up a year ago on his .
The all-time great is at risk of losing his podium spot on the rankings with Alexander Zverev close behind.
It also means Djokovic cannot compete for the whopping $1.1m (£830k) prize pot for the champion – although he has already made £145m on the court during his illustrious career.
The Miami Open holds a special place in the Olympic gold medallist’s heart.
He won the first of his record 40 Masters titles in Florida all the way back in 2007, before adding back-to-back crowns in 2011 and 2012.
Then in 2014, 2015 and 2016, Djokovic managed to complete a hat-trick of the rare Sunshine Double.
Ironically, he has not reigned in Indian Wells or Miami since.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached the fourth round in the Californian desert.
But he was knocked out after an .
The draw for the 2026 Miami Open takes place on Monday before the action gets underway on Tuesday.
The Serb has won the Miami tournament six times – but not since 2016Credit: EPA
Djokovic lost a three-set battle to Jack Draper in Indian WellsCredit: Alamy
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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