Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Madrid Masters 1000 Tournament

Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Madrid Masters 1000

In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic has decided to pull out of the Madrid Masters 1000 tournament on the eve of the event, raising doubts about his participation in the pre-French Open competition. This marks the third time in the last four years that the Serb has withdrawn from the Spanish tournament, as he continues to carefully manage his schedule.

The decision comes after Djokovic’s difficult start to the 2024 season, where he reached the semi-finals at Monte Carlo before suffering a tough defeat to Casper Ruud. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has been seeking his first tournament win of the year and has not yet released a statement explaining his absence from Madrid.

Despite not confirming his withdrawal, Djokovic was not named on the most recent tournament list and is expected to be replaced by Frenchman Luca Van Assche. This news comes as a disappointment to fans who were hoping to see Djokovic in action in Madrid.

Former US Open champion Andy Roddick expressed his belief that Djokovic needs more matches and rhythm going into the French Open, but it seems that the Serb has other plans. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz remains in the draw as he aims to return from an arm injury, adding to the intrigue of the upcoming tournament.

As Spanish tennis fans face the prospect of missing out on Djokovic and Alcaraz, the focus now shifts to the remaining players in the draw who will be looking to make their mark in Madrid. Stay tuned for more updates on the Madrid Masters 1000 tournament as the action unfolds.