US EditionDjokovic still dealing with injury, may not play Madrid Open
- On Apr 17, 2026, Novak Djokovic announced he will not compete in the Madrid Open this year, writing on social media that he is "continuing my recovery in order to be back soon."
- The 38-year-old Serb has struggled with physical injuries throughout the season, previously missing the Miami Open and Monte Carlo Masters due to a right shoulder injury.
- Djokovic lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final and fell to Jack Draper in the BNP Paribas Open fourth round at Indian Wells, with no competition since.
- As a three-time champion in Madrid, Djokovic's withdrawal disappointed tournament organizers, who expressed hope to "enjoy your tennis as we have done so many times in the Caja."
- Djokovic will target the French Open Grand Slam, where he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title when Roland Garros gets underway on May 24.
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Rafael Nadal's Uncle gives 'retirement' verdict on Novak Djokovic after Madrid Open withdrawal
It has been over a month since Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking third-round defeat to Jack Draper at the Indian Wells Masters, and few could have predicted what followed. The 38-year-old has since skipped the next two Masters events and delayed the start of his clay-court season until May. His withdrawal from the Madrid Open now leaves the Rome Masters as his only opportunity to compete at that level before the French Open begins. These back-t…
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, number two of the ATP ranking, announced this Friday his discharge for the Masters of Madrid. The tournament, which distributes a thousand points and is played on beaten land from next Monday, had already received a hard blow due to the absence of Serbian Novak Djokovic (4th of the world), who hours earlier also confirmed his non-participation in the tournament of the Spanish capital. Alcaraz’s loss, which w…
Novak Djokovic has to cancel for the Masters tournament in Madrid. Instead, Sebastian Ofner moves into the main competition. The Styrian is betting on a new coach.
Novak Djokovic ruled out of Madrid Open, might feature in Italian Open before Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic pulled out of the upcoming Madrid Open as he continues to deal with a shoulder issue that has unsettled his season. With the French Open around the corner, the Serbian could have enjoyed some match time on clay. Instead, he heads into the final stretch of preparation with very little court time behind him. "Madrid, unfortunately, I won't be able to compete this year. I'm continuing my recovery to be back soon,” Djokovic tweeted. …
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