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This Feb. 21, 2021, file photo shows Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrating after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. No. 1-ranked Djokovic has pulled out of the upcoming Miami Open, joining Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on the sideline. Djokovic says that with the current coronavirus restrictions, he needs to find balance in his time on tour and at home. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File) **FILE**

Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open, citing virus restrictions

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Novak Djokovic, center, Serbian tennis player, is surrounded by fans as he arrives at a restaurant, Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, March 8, 2021. Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer for the most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP rankings on Monday. Djokovic is in his 311th week in the top spot. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)

Djokovic celebrates rankings record with fans in Belgrade

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup as he talks with runner-up Russia's Daniil Medvedev after winning the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Medvedev recalls long-ago practice session with Djokovic

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Mark Dadswell)

Novak Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Grand Slam title

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after winning a point against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Cloud 9: Djokovic wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam title

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic embraces the Norman Brooks Challenge Cup in the locker room after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(Fiona Hamilton/Tennis Australia via AP)

Analysis: Djokovic right to focus on Federer, Nadal, Slams

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Croatia's Ivan Dodig, right, and Slovakia's Filip Polasek hold their trophy aloft after defeating Rajeev Ram of the US and Britain's Joe Salisbury in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Djokovic says he did tear muscle in Australia

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021.(AP Photo/Mark Dadswell)

Australian Open: Dominant Djokovic wins 18th major title

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a forehand return to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

Medvedev’s streak at 20; faces Djokovic in Australian final

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Russia's Aslan Karatsev in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021..(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

At Australian Open, Djokovic chases 18th Slam, Medvedev 1st

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Russia's Aslan Karatsev in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021..(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Djokovic keeps perfect record in Australian Open semifinals

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United States' Serena Williams celebrates after defeating Romania's Simona Halep during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Hamish Blair)

The Latest: Djokovic into Australian Open final for 9th time

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic smashes his racket during his quarterfinal match against Germany's Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Smashing success: Djokovic beats Zverev, into Australian SF

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United States' Coco Gauff makes a backhand return to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft))

The Latest: Djokovic advances to 9th semifinal in Australia

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives treatment during his third round match against United States' Talyor Fritz at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

At Australian Open, players can reveal, or hide, injuries

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serbia's Novak Djokovic receives treatment during his third round match against United States' Talyor Fritz at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The Latest: Djokovic beats Raonic, reaches QFs in Australia

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic stumbles during his third round match against United States' Talyor Fritz at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Djokovic not sure if he can keep playing at Australian Open

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United States' Serena Williams waves after defeating Serbia's Nina Stojanovic in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

The Latest: Hurt Djokovic casts doubt over 4th-round match

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Canada's Bianca Andreescu reacts during her second round match against Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Djokovic holds off Tiafoe; Venus hobbles out in Australia

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Japan's Naomi Osaka makes a backhand return to Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Djokovic: “makes my heart full” to see Aussie Open crowd

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