Novak Djokovic will not play at the Monte Carlo Masters, the tournament confirmed on Friday in an Instagram message. The announcement offered good wishes but did not list a detailed reason for the withdrawal.
What the tournament said
The Monte Carlo organizers wrote, "We send him our best wishes and hope to see him back on court very soon." That was the full public note about Djokovic pulling out.
Where Djokovic stands right now
- Age and ranking: Djokovic is 38 years old and currently ranked No. 3 in the world.
- Recent matches: He has not played since losing in three sets to Jack Draper in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open two weeks ago.
- Recent absence: He skipped the Miami Open earlier, citing a right shoulder injury.
- Commentary: Djokovic himself has not posted about the Monte Carlo withdrawal on his social media channels.
Quick reminder from last year
At the Monte Carlo event a year ago, Djokovic was knocked out in the second round by Alejandro Tabilo.
The withdrawal leaves the clay-court field without one of its biggest names. Fans and the tournament are publicly wishing him a swift return.
