Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Madrid Open, Eyes Roland Garros Return

Djokovic to skip Madrid Open as shoulder injury recovery continues

Novak Djokovic confirmed he will miss next week’s Madrid Open due to a lingering shoulder injury, as he continues recovery ahead of the French Open.

Djokovic say he ‘won’t be able to compete’ in Madrid Open due to injury...

Novak Djokovic is still dealing with the injury issues that caused him to skip recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo, and said on Friday that he won’t play in next week’s Madrid Open, one of the final events before the French Open.

“Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete this year. I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon,” Djokovic, who has been hampered by a shoulder problem, wrote in a post on X.

He told Spanish broadcaster Movistar+ at a EuroLeague basketball game in the Spanish capital on Thursday that he was “struggling physically a little bit with an injury” but said he was hopeful of playing in the tournament.

The 38-year-old Serb lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final in February and was beaten by Jack Draper in the Indian Wells fourth round last month, before withdrawing from the Miami Open because of a right shoulder injury.

Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete @MutuaMadridOpen this year. I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon. Hasta pronto!

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) April 17, 2026

The 24-time Grand Slam champion then sat out last week’s Monte Carlo Masters before heading to Spain to start preparations for the April 22-May 3 Madrid Open.

The tournament draw will take place on Monday.

Djokovic will be chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title when Roland Garros begins on May 24.