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Novak Djokovic brings family to Indian Wells and Miami seemingly after worries ahead of US return
ATPTuesday, 27 February 2024 at 00:30
Novak
Djokovic traveled with his family to participate in the 'Sunshine Double' and
set aside his major concern. The 24-times Grand Slam champion has decided in
recent years to play fewer tournaments and spend more time with his family.
The Serbian
has not competed since the Australian Open, where he fell in the semifinals
against Jannik Sinner, and he will arrive at Indian Wells for the first time
since 2019. Due to vaccination restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic and also
for personal reasons, Djokovic has skipped most of the Masters 1000 tournaments
in recent years.
In the last
3 years, Djokovic has only played 12 draws of the 27 possible Masters 1000,
although some were mandatory absences due to vaccination. However, it is known
that the Serbian's main focus on the court is in the Grand Slam events,
although he has expressed the desire to balance it with his family life:
“To be
honest I do struggle with that more and more as time goes on,” he confessed
when asked whether he misses his family when he is away from home. “Australia
is a long trip, probably the longest we have in the entire year. My son is nine
and my daughter is six. Every day, every week they change,” world No. 1 said.
“As a
person, again, the balance of the private and professional life is the key.
Obviously, it’s different for everyone. We are all different individuals. This
is a very demanding sport with high travel intensity throughout the year.
“You have
to play worldwide, which is beautiful, which allows us to travel the world and
play in front of many different people and nations. At the same time, it
separates you from the family and from the dear ones.
“When I’m
not, how can I stay connected? Obviously, technology allows you to communicate,
but it’s different when you are away.”
This time,
Djokovic traveled with his family to the United States, as he has a luxurious
apartment in Miami that will likely serve as the headquarters for his children
and wife during the month in North America. Djokovic will not only return to
Indian Wells but will also be immediately present at the Miami Open, a
tournament that has not seen the Serbian's participation since 2019.
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