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Djokovic ruled out of Madrid Open due to injury
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
The 38-year-old Serbian, a three-time champion in Madrid and winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, has been out of action for over a month.
His last match came at the Indian Wells, where he suffered a fourth-round defeat to Britain’s Jack Draper.
Djokovic confirmed the decision in a post on Instagram on Friday, expressing disappointment at missing the tournament.
“Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete this year,” he wrote, indicating that he needs more time to fully recover before returning to the court.
“I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon. Hasta pronto!”
The current world number four lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final at the beginning of February before hinting that retirement may be just around the corner.
He pulled out of the Doha Open later that month due to fatigue.
He reached the fourth round in Indian Wells but then pulled out of Masters 1000 events in Miami and Monte Carlo due to his shoulder injury.
He has played just two tournaments this year.
The news is another blow for Djokovic with time running out to be fit for the year’s second Grand Slam, the French Open, which begins in Paris in a month’s time.
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