Novak Djokovic enjoys a beach day with friends in the sun after Miami Open withdraw

Novak Djokovic was spotted soaking up the sun, as he enjoyed a day at the beach with friends after withdrawing from the Miami Open due to scheduling conflicts, just a week later his shock defeat at Indian Wells.

The 36-year-old world No. 1 proved age is just a number by appearing shirtless in Miami Beach on Monday, as he showed off his toned physique when not wearing a gray undershirt on a navy blue swimsuit.

He also wore a silver chain and chic white sunglasses to complete his look, while making sure he didn’t get sunburned.

Djokovic – the record holder for the most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles history (24) – even had time to pose for a few snaps with fans, as a stranger asked him if he could take a photo with him. coming out of the white sand.

However, the right-handed Serbian’s wife and high school friend, Jelena, was nowhere to be seen, along with their son and daughter.

The world number 1 took his straw bag to the beach as it was repeatedly seen on his phone

Djokovic, 35, took some vitamin D while soaking up the sun by Miami’s still-clear water

The record holder for the most Grand Slam victories in men’s tennis even chatted with friends

He proved that age is just a number as he showed off his muscular physique in a blue swimsuit.

Djokovic’s latest public appearance comes after the announcement of his shock withdrawal from the Miami Open on Saturday.

He told fans he would not play in Florida via his social media accounts after his 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 loss to Luca Nardi on Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells).

“At this stage of my career, I balance my private and professional schedule. I’m sorry I won’t meet some of the best and most passionate fans in the world,” Djokovic wrote.

Djokovic completed his beach cut with a gray undershirt and chic sunglasses

As he left the white sands of Miami, the tennis star was approached by a local fan to take a photo.

Deliberately obliging, Djokovic, who lost at Indian Wells, stopped to make sure the fan had his photo.

Another fan approached the Serbian right-hander as Djokovic headed for the exits

But once again, the Joker showed why he is so loved by posing sweetly for the photo.

Nardi, who is ranked #123becomes the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Kevin Anderson in 2008 in Miami.

The 20-year-old Italian entered the field as a “lucky loser”, i.e. a player who tripped on the last obstacle during qualifying, but managed to enter the main draw as a replacement for an injured player who had withdrawn before the first round.

Djokovic, 36, is a six-time champion in Miami.

The hard court tournament begins on Wednesday.