Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:22 p.m. / Updated Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:22 p.m.
Novak Djokovic (38, #ATP) announced that he will not participate in this year's edition of the 1000 points tournament in Madrid.
The Serbian is not 100% physically fit, so he will not be present at the tournament which will take place in the Spanish capital between April 21 and May 3.
Novak Djokovic will not participate in the 1000 points tournament in Madrid
Although he was supposed to be in the main draw of the second 1,000-point clay-court tournament of the season, Novak Djokovic decided not to risk it and withdraw before the tournament started. Just a few days before the start of the tournament, the Serbian announced that he has physical problems and is not sure if he will be able to play. This was confirmed on Friday after the Serbian posted a message on social media.
“Madrid, unfortunately I will not be able to compete in this year's tournament. I am continuing my recovery to return soon. Soon!”was the message posted by Novak Djokovic
This decision comes almost two weeks after the Serbian also withdrew from the tournament in Monte Carlo. It is a hand injury that forced him not to participate in the Miami Open either.
Novak Djokovic, 3 times winner of the Madrid tournament
The withdrawal of the player with 3 titles obtained in the capital of Spain was also confirmed by the organizers of the tournament in Madrid.
Novak Djokovic, triple champion in Madrid, will not be able to participate in this year's tournament. We hope to see you again as soon as possible so that we can enjoy your tennis, as you have done so many times in Caja Magica.
– the statement issued by the organizers of the Madrid tournament
This year, Novak Djokovic has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses, including the presence in the final of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
The next tournament he is expected to attend is the one in Rome, scheduled between May 6 and 17.
