Djokovic reveals plan if Indian Wells bid fails: "Monte-Carlo is probably the next tournament"

Novak Djokovic has a plan in place if his bid to play in America fails and it's simply to rest up and prepare for the clay season and the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Djokovic has played in his first event since the Australian Open reaching the semi-final in Dubai. It was a loss to Medvedev but he was happy that he felt healthy which is a welcome change compared to the start of the year. According to reports from the USA his plea to enter the country was rejected which means that the Indian Wells is out of the question.

Miami Open tournament director James Blake confirmed the event submitted an exemption for Djokovic so there is a chance he still might play in Miami. If he doesn't he'll simply turn his attention to clay and the Monte-Carlo Masters. He said:

"If there's no America, I guess I'll play clay. Monte-Carlo is probably the next tournament. If that's the case, I'll take some time off, I'll prepare. Clay, as we've said, is the most demanding surface. It takes time more than any other surface to prepare for."