Novak Djokovic is not going to participate within the Italian Open subsequent week in one other blow to the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s preparations for Roland Garros.
Djokovic has competed in Rome in each season since 2007 and has gained the occasion six instances, most not too long ago in 2022.
Nonetheless, organisers of the event introduced on social media, exterior that the Serb is not going to play in 2025, with no cause given.
Djokovic added on Instagram: “Rome, I’ll miss you. I hope we meet subsequent 12 months.”
It follows Djokovic dropping his opening match of the Madrid Open final week, and continues a troubled begin to the 12 months for the 37-year-old.
Djokovic, who’s one in need of 100 ATP titles, has not gained a significant trophy thus far this season, and his final title got here in the course of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The world quantity 5 has suffered early exits in two clay courtroom tournaments in current weeks, in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
After dropping to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in Spain, Djokovic, who’s working with Andy Murray as his coach, hinted it could possibly be his ultimate look on the Madrid Open.
“It’s sort of a brand new actuality for me, I’ve to say, making an attempt to win a match or two, probably not eager about getting far within the event,” Djokovic stated after his loss in Madrid.
His withdrawal from Rome means he’s unlikely to play one other aggressive match earlier than the French Open begins on 26 Could.
Djokovic has beforehand gained three French Open titles.
