Miami Open director James Blake has stated that Serbia’s legendary tennis star Novak Djokovic will be missed for not taking part in the competition.
The 36-year-old recently announced in a post on the social media platform X — previously known as Twitter — where he stated that he will miss the upcoming Miami Open in order to spend more time with his family.
"Hi Miami! Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world. I’m looking fw competing in MI in future!" he wrote.
In response to that, Blake wrote that the legendary tennis player will be missed for not taking part in the event but stated that parents can understand the decision.
"You will be missed champion. But all the parents understand how important time with the family is. Best wishes and see you next year here at @MiamiOpen," Blake wrote.
Djokovic recently took part in the ATP 1000 event in Indian Wells where he was knocked out of the competition after losing in the round of 32 to Italy’s Luca Nardi with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
You will be missed, champion. But all the parents understand how important time with the family is. Best wishes and see you next year here at @MiamiOpen
Hi Miami! Unfortunately I won’t be playing the @MiamiOpen this year. At this stage of my career, I’m balancing my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry that I won’t experience some of the best and most passionate fans in the world. I’m looking fw competing in MI in future!
