Overview
- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz disclosed Friday that they will skip the Mutua Madrid Open, each confirming the decision in posts on social media.
- Djokovic cited an ongoing right shoulder issue, while Alcaraz said wrist scans after his Barcelona retirement revealed a more serious injury than first thought.
- The Masters 1000 tournament begins April 21 in Madrid, which leaves the draw without two top‑five players just days before play starts.
- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has not committed to compete, with reports indicating he may prioritize rest and decide after attending Saturday’s Laureus awards in Madrid.
- The withdrawals remove a three‑time Madrid champion in Djokovic and sideline Alcaraz from his home event for a second straight year, weakening a key warm‑up before Roland Garros.