Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic says the world No. 1 has not given up on Miami Open entry this month

Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic says the world No. 1 could still play at the Miami Open later this month. Djokovic was forced to withdraw from Indian Wells on Monday after it was revealed that he would be unable to play in the USA due to his vaccination status.

It is also likely that the 35-year-old will have to withdraw from the Miami Open despite being named in the draw. Ad The United States Tennis Association and the US Open said last week they were «hopeful» he would be allowed to play Indian Wells and the Miami Open. Roland-Garros'His last chance' – Why Indian Wells withdrawal could help Djokovic achieve rare feat8 HOURS AGO Ivanisevic says the 22-time Grand Slam champion would like to compete at the Florida tournament, but it would not be «the end of the world» if he is unable to.

«We haven’t given up,» Ivanisevic, who has been Djokovic's coach since 2019, told Tennis Majors. «He wants to play and I would love it if they allow him – it would be great both for him and for tennis. If not, it’s not the end of the world, he didn’t play last year as well.

»The most important thing is that we find out soon, so that we can make a plan. «Although, in terms of preparing for the European clay court season, I’m not sure playing in Miami is the best solution. It depends on Novak – in the past he has triumphed in Monte Carlo having played in Indian Wells and Miami.