Novak Djokovic Tournament organizers confirmed on Friday that he has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see the three-time champion.The Serbian superstar has not played since the BNP Paribas Open in March and missed the Miami Open later that month due to a right shoulder problem. Djokovic last won the Madrid title in 2019 and is expected to be one of the headliners again this year.Announcing the development on We hope to see you back here soon so we can enjoy your tennis game as we did many times at Caja Magica. “
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Djokovic also confirmed his absence with a message of his own, writing: “Madrid, unfortunately I will not be able to attend the @MutuaMadridOpen this year. I am continuing my recovery to be back as soon as possible. Wishing you a speedy recovery!”
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The 38-year-old has had mixed results in recent games. He finished runner-up to Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open in February and then lost to Jack Draper in the fourth round at Indian Wells.In that match, Draper notched an impressive 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) victory in a tight round of 16 match and a decisive tiebreaker to claim one of the biggest wins of her career at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens in California.Despite the setback, Djokovic is expected to return in time for the Inter Milan tournament scheduled for May 6-17 while continuing his recovery.
