This is not a surprise but a new blow for the Masters 1000 in Miami. Novak Djokovic announced that he would not play the Florida tournament, notably highlighting on his Twitter account the health restrictions to justify his choice.
Dear fans, I’m very sorry to announce that this year I won’t travel to Miami to compete. I decided to use this precious time at home to stay with my family. With all restrictions, I need to find balance in my time on tour and at home. I look forward to coming back next year!
– Novak Djokovic (DjokerNole) March 19, 2021
Rafael Nadal had recently announced that he would not make the trip either, just like Roger Federer. Miami, which had to cancel its 2020 edition, will therefore have to do without the three main headliners of the circuit.
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The tournament kicks off on Wednesday, March 24 and should therefore count on the new world number two, Daniil Medvedev, as the number one seed.
Note that the tournament, like all the others, had to revise its ambitions downwards in terms of “prize money”, namely the winnings distributed to the players. This year’s winner will pocket the sum of $ 300,110, where Roger Federer, who won in 2019, received a hefty check for $ 1,354,010.
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