Djokovic Keeps French Open Start in Doubt After Rome Exit and Fitness Concerns

His limited match practice leaves playing the clay major a risky call.

Overview

Following his first-match loss in Rome to 20-year-old Dino Prizmic, Novak Djokovic said he does not know if he will be fit for Roland Garros and will play no further tune-ups.
He admitted he is "not where I want to be," describing recurring physical and health issues that have marked his preparation as a "new reality."
The defeat highlights how little competitive time he has on clay, with reports noting only a handful of matches since January.
Former British No. 1 Greg Rusedski urged him to add matches before Paris, even as Djokovic has ruled out entering another event.
Coverage lays out a genuine option to skip Paris and pivot to Wimbledon on grass, which analysts view as a stronger path to a 25th major for a player nearing 39.