Novak Djokovic to skip Madrid Open, focused on French Open

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is not going to compete at this week’s Madrid Open after being overlooked of the primary draw for the ATP Masters 1000 event Monday.

Reviews on Saturday mentioned the Serbian would skip the event and proceed his preparations for subsequent month’s French Open by taking part in on the Italian Open in Rome.

Djokovic, 36, final performed on the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, reaching the semifinals, the place he was crushed by Casper Ruud. He has not received a title this season and has performed in simply 4 tournaments.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has received the Madrid Open 3 times, however he has performed the event simply as soon as since profitable his final title on the Caja Magica in 2019.

Djokovic was in Madrid on Sunday to look at Actual Madrid declare a 3-2 comeback win in a LaLiga conflict in opposition to rivals Barcelona on the Santiago Bernabeu.

He’s additionally set to attend the Laureus Awards within the Spanish capital later Monday, during which he may very well be topped Sportsman of the Yr.