MIAMI — Novak Djokovic will not play in the 2026 Miami Open after withdrawing with a right shoulder injury.
The Serbian star was expected to be one of the top contenders at the ATP Masters 1000 event, but the injury forced him to pull out before the tournament begins.
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Djokovic’s absence removes one of the biggest names from the Miami field and opens up a section of the draw that many players will now see as a major opportunity.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has dealt with occasional shoulder issues in the past, and the decision appears to be a precaution ahead of the European Clay Court swing beginning next month in Monte Carlo.
Tournament organizers have not yet announced which player will replace Djokovic in the draw.
With Djokovic out, several contenders, including top seeds and in-form players from the spring hard-court swing, could now benefit from the change in the bracket.
More updates are expected once the Miami Open draw is finalized.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
