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Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Madrid Open because of injury
TL;DR
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to a persistent right shoulder injury. He has not competed since the BNP Paribas Open and is focusing on recovery.
Key points
- Novak Djokovic pulls out of the Madrid Open
- Withdrawal due to a right shoulder injury
- Djokovic has not competed since the BNP Paribas Open
- He missed both the Miami Open and Monte Carlo Masters
- Djokovic is a three-time champion in Madrid
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic takes his place in the stands for the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
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Tennis star Novak Djokovic takes his place in the stands for the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
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El serbio Novak Djokovic ejecuta una devolución de derecha ante el español Carlos Alcaraz durante la final individual masculina del campeonato de tenis del Abierto de Australia en Melbourne, Australia, el domingo 1 de febrero de 2026. (Foto AP/Aaron Favila, archivo) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) MADRID (AP) — Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open because of a lingering injury. The fourth-ranked Djokovic hasn't competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. He missed the Miami Open because of a and also skipped the . “Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete at the Madrid Open this year,” he wrote Friday on his social media accounts. "I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon. Hasta pronto!” Djokovic is a three-time champion in Madrid. The tournament said in a statement: “We hope to see you back here as soon as possible so we can enjoy your tennis as we have done so many times in the Caja Mágica.” \\_ AP tennis:
Q&A
Why did Novak Djokovic withdraw from the Madrid Open?
Novak Djokovic withdrew due to a lingering right shoulder injury.
When was the last time Novak Djokovic competed before withdrawing?
The last tournament Novak Djokovic competed in was the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
How many times has Novak Djokovic won the Madrid Open?
Novak Djokovic is a three-time champion of the Madrid Open.
