"We are disappointed" says Indian Wells Tournament director Tommy Haas on Djokovic withdrawal

There won't be any Novak Djokovic at the Indian Wells Masters in 2021. While it was widely expected that Novak Djokovic will skip the event, the news of him doing so surprised some. Especially after a week ago the event practically confirmed Djokovic would take part in the event. However, the Serbian announced the decision on his social media writing:

“I am sorry I won't get to see my fans in Indian Wells and play in the desert, my favourite place to go. I hope to see you next year!”

He did not name any reason as to why he is skipping it but it's probably to recover from the huge disappointment he experienced at the US Open. Event director Tommy Haas released a statement of his own expressing disappointment:

“We hope to see him back in Tennis Paradise next March to contend for a record-setting sixth title in the desert.”