Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open over injury concerns

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Madrid Open, citing a persistent shoulder injury and casting doubt on his clay-court season preparations. | Contesto: cronaca

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Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open, the tournament confirmed on Monday. The Serbian star, who has been grappling with a right shoulder problem, will not compete at the clay-court Masters 1000 event in Spain, a key preparatory tournament for the French Open. The decision underscores a turbulent start to the 2024 season for the former world No. 1. Djokovic has yet to win a title this year, a stark contrast to his dominant 2023 campaign where he captured three of the four major championships. His most recent outing ended in a surprising semi-final defeat at the Monte-Carlo Masters to Casper Ruud, a match where his service motion appeared visibly hampered. The shoulder issue has reportedly been a lingering concern, limiting his practice schedule and affecting his performance. Djokovic's absence is a significant blow to the Madrid Open, which loses one of the sport's biggest global draws. It also reshapes the dynamics of the tournament, potentially easing the path for rivals like the surging Italian Jannik Sinner, the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, and the resurgent Daniil Medvedev. The event, known for its unique high-altitude conditions which make the ball travel faster, is often seen as a critical barometer for form heading into Roland-Garros. The withdrawal raises immediate questions about Djokovic's physical readiness for the grueling clay-court swing. The Madrid Open was a scheduled part of a limited pre-Paris itinerary, which now may hinge entirely on his participation in the Italian Open in Rome in mid-May. Without sufficient match play on the surface, even a champion of Djokovic's caliber faces a formidable challenge in tuning his game and building the specific endurance required for best-of-five-set matches at the French Open. This development places Djokovic's pursuit of further history in a precarious position. He is aiming to break the all-time record for Grand Slam singles titles and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking. Furthermore, the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, to be held on the clay of Roland-Garros, are a major target. A compromised preparation for the French Open could have a...

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