Djokovic withdraws from Miami

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Novak Djokovic's torrid 2017 continued as he was forced to withdraw from the Miami Open. Photo: Getty Images
Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from the Miami Open, joining Andy Murray on the absentee list.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open through injury.

The defending champion has followed Andy Murray in pulling out of the tournament, which begins on Wednesday, due to an elbow problem.

“I have some very disappointing news to share with you regarding the Miami Open tournament,” Djokovic wrote on Facebook.

“My doctor has strongly advised against playing because my elbow injury, that I keep carrying on for months, got worse in the past week.


“I will do everything in my power to recover and do all the necessary therapy to be able to return on court as soon as possible. Sadly, I won’t be able to defend my title in Miami this week.”

World No.1 Murray confirmed his withdrawal, also due to an elbow injury, on Saturday.

Djokovic’s decision means Murray’s lead over the Serbian at the top of the ATP Tour rankings will stretch to around 4000 points.

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