Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Miami Open With Shoulder Injury Days After Defeat To Jack Draper In Indian Wells

Emerson Raymont

Published: March 15, 2026 5:46 PM ET

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Miami Open With Shoulder Injury Days After Defeat To Jack Draper In Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the miami open with a right shoulder injury days after his defeat to Jack Draper at Indian Wells, the ATP Tour announced. The decision ends his bid to return to the tournament where he has been a dominant presence.

Miami Open Field Loses Six-Time Champion

The ATP Tour confirmed Djokovic will be absent from the 15-day event at the Hard Rock Stadium because of a right shoulder injury. The 38-year-old had set his sights on the miami open after losing in the final last year and has won the tournament six times in his career. He was last year’s runner-up, losing to Jakub Mensik, and has reached the final on eight occasions.

How The Indian Wells Loss Preceded The Withdrawal

Djokovic looked exhausted toward the end of his fourth-round loss to Jack Draper at Indian Wells. Draper later lost to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-final. After the match Djokovic acknowledged Draper’s strong level and fitness, saying: “He’s been playing on a great level. I’ve watched him a little bit, had some highlights in Dubai that he has played there a few matches. And here, defending champion, he really likes the conditions and suiting his game. And you could see that. He’s playing really well. He’s confident and he was always confident and physically very fit. “

Ranking Consequences and Tournament Next Steps

The withdrawal threatens Djokovic’s position as world No. 3, with Germany’s Alexander Zverev—who reached the semi-final in Indian Wells—set to overtake him in the ATP rankings. With Djokovic absent, the men’s draw for the Miami Open will be made on Monday and the field will proceed without last year’s runner-up and six-time champion.

The ATP Tour announcement closes Djokovic’s immediate plans for the Hard Rock Stadium event while raising questions about his ranking and recovery timeline. Tournament officials will publish the draw as scheduled, and the event will continue without one of its most successful players.