Overview
- Djokovic confirmed Friday on social media that he will skip next week’s Madrid Open to continue his recovery.
- His absence makes it three straight Masters 1000 events missed after withdrawing from Miami and Monte Carlo with a right‑shoulder problem.
- Tournament organisers issued an official statement confirming the three‑time champion will not play at the Caja Mágica.
- The event’s marquee lineup could thin further, with Carlos Alcaraz dealing with a wrist injury and Jannik Sinner yet to decide on his participation.
- He remains entered for the Italian Open in Rome on May 6, and the Geneva Open before Roland Garros on May 24 is a possible tune‑up with participation still uncertain.