Djokovic Withdraws from Madrid Open Due to Injury

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World No. 4 tennis player Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open due to a lingering right shoulder injury. Djokovic has not competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March and also missed the Miami Open last month because of the same injury.

Why it matters

Djokovic's withdrawal from the Madrid Open is a significant setback in his preparations for the French Open, the next Grand Slam tournament on the calendar. As one of the all-time greats of the sport, Djokovic's absence from major events raises concerns about his fitness and ability to challenge for more Grand Slam titles this season.

The details

Djokovic has been dealing with a right shoulder injury that has kept him off the court since his early exit at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March. The injury also forced him to miss the Miami Open last month. The Madrid Open, a key clay-court warm-up event ahead of the French Open, was expected to be Djokovic's return to competition, but the lingering nature of the shoulder problem has now ruled him out of that tournament as well.

• Djokovic last competed at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March 2026.
• Djokovic missed the Miami Open in April 2026 due to the right shoulder injury.
• The Madrid Open was scheduled for May 2-12, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Djokovic is expected to continue his rehabilitation and aim to return to competition at the Italian Open, which is scheduled for May 10-17, 2026, as he prepares for the French Open starting on May 25.