By India Today Sports Desk: World main Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open, the organisers of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 confirmed.
Djokovic is the second large determine to miss the occasion after Rafael Nadal, who earlier this week launched that he would miss the journey to Madrid following a setback in his restoration from a hip hurt sustained all through the 2023 Australian Open.
Both Djokovic and Nadal are tied for most likely probably the most Grand Slam titles, having gained 22 each.
Djokovic, who has been preparing for the French Open, was these days knocked out inside the early ranges of the Monte Carlo Masters and Banja Luka Open.
“I didn’t feel well on the court, my legs were slow and my footwork was torpid, many missed shots, totally without direction. I played well at times but I played noticeably under my level,” talked about the 35-year-old Djokovic after he suffered a defeat in the direction of Dusan Lajovic inside the quarter-final of the Banja Luka event.
“I played much worse than I wanted to. I cannot win matches against opponents who are this solid on this surface by playing like this. I hope to get into tip top shape for Roland Garros. I want to play my best tennis there.”
Madrid organisers hinted that Djokovic is affected by medical factors, nevertheless they did not give any particulars. “Wishing you a speedy recovery, we hope to see you back on court as soon as possible, Nole,” organisers talked about in an announcement.
Djokovic has gained the Madrid Open 3 instances, having a doc of 30-9. During the ultimate 12 months’s model, Djokovic reached the semi-final, the place he fell fast in the direction of Carlos Alcaraz inside the final-set tie-break.
