"All the parents understand": Tournament Director James Blake moots family time was behind Novak Djokovic's Miami Open withdrawal
ATPMonday, 18 March 2024 at 04:30
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.
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