Overview
- Djokovic, which the Monte Carlo Masters confirmed Friday on Instagram, withdrew from the April 5–12 event in Monaco.
- His last match was a Round of 16 loss to Jack Draper at Indian Wells, where he spoke of shoulder pain and feeling out of gas during stretches.
- This will be his first miss at Monte Carlo since 2011, a notable break for the two-time champion who has long based himself in Monaco.
- The short-term ranking hit is small because he lost early in Monte Carlo and Madrid last year, while the field also thins with Taylor Fritz out and Ben Shelton not entered.
- His next start is unconfirmed, with reports noting he is listed for Madrid yet some analysts suggesting he could skip more clay events or target a return in Rome before the French Open.