Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who disclosed their decisions Friday, both withdrew from the Madrid Open due to injuries that they said require more recovery time.
- Alcaraz hurt his right wrist in his Barcelona opener against Otto Virtanen and is rehabbing with Rome and Roland Garros in his sights, with Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo voicing confidence in his return.
- Tournament reports list eight notable withdrawals, including Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Holger Rune, which opened main‑draw places such as one for Stan Wawrinka and created chances for younger players like Joao Fonseca.
- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner had not confirmed his entry as of the weekend, and ATP rules require a documented medical reason to skip a mandatory Masters event without fines, loss of points and bonus‑pool penalties.
- Former coach Paul Annacone criticized the expanded 12‑day Masters format, arguing it drains emotional energy and pushes elite players to skip events to peak for the Grand Slams.