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Djokovic Withdraws from Madrid Open Due to Injury
17 Apr
Summary
- Novak Djokovic will not compete in the Madrid Open due to ongoing injury concerns.
- The Serbian player has only participated in two tournaments this year.
- Djokovic's next scheduled events are the Italian Open and French Open.
Novak Djokovic, the former world No. 1 tennis player, has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, scheduled for April 22 to May 3. This decision stems from ongoing injury issues that have plagued the Serbian athlete throughout the year.
Djokovic has only participated in two tournaments so far in 2026: the Australian Open in February and Indian Wells in March. He cited fatigue for withdrawing from the Doha Open and was later defeated in the fourth round of Indian Wells before skipping the Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury. He also missed the Monte Carlo Masters last week.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion expressed his situation in a post on X, stating, "I'm continuing my recovery in order to be back soon." He was also heard speaking to Spanish broadcaster Movistar+ about his physical struggles. Djokovic is now ranked fourth in the ATP rankings. His next scheduled tournament is the Italian Open in Rome from May 6-17, followed by his attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, which commences on May 24.
The draw for the Madrid Open, a tournament Djokovic has won three times, is set to take place on Monday. His absence from this key event ahead of a Grand Slam adds to the uncertainty surrounding his current physical condition.
