Overview
- ATP officials confirmed Djokovic’s withdrawal due to a problem in his right shoulder.
- He lost to Jack Draper in the Indian Wells round of 16 in three sets just days earlier.
- He also entered doubles in Indian Wells with Stefanos Tsitsipas, falling in the second round.
- Skipping Miami means he cannot defend 650 points from last year’s final, projecting a drop from the Top 3 and a ranking boost for Alexander Zverev.
- Miami loses a six‑time co-record holder with Djokovic’s absence, and he forgoes a chance at significant prize money, with reported figures up to $1,151,380 for the champion.