Novak Djokovic has shocked the tennis world by officially withdrawing from the Italian Open 2025, breaking a long streak of appearances in Rome that dates back to 2007. The announcement was made by the tournament organisers on social media accounts.
The news comes at a turbulent period for the tennis icon, who is currently facing a downfall in his career. Djokovic’s withdrawal also fueled concerns over his appearance in the upcoming Grand Slam, the French Open 2025, which is scheduled to start from 25 May.
Novak Djokovic Opens Up About His Early Exit From The Madrid Open 2025
The Serbian star faced a shocking early exit in the first round of the Madrid Open 2025 and admitted, “Trying to win a match or two, not really thinking about getting far in the tournament – it’s a completely different feeling from what I had in 20-plus years of professional tennis.”
“It’s a challenge for me mentally to really face these kinds of sensations on the court, going out early now regularly in tournaments.” Novak Djokovic said
The withdrawal marks the first time Novak Djokovic will miss the Italian Open 2025 since his debut, and it comes at a crucial time when he’s seeking his 100th title and 25th career Grand Slam. His absence, especially from a tournament he has won six times, has intensified speculations about his future and fitness.
Novak Djokovic’s Concerning Future
Novak Djokovic’s decision to skip Rome is directly linked to his shocking early exit at the Madrid Open 2025, where he lost in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round. This loss marked his fourth opening-round exit of the 2025 season. His struggles at the Madrid Open were visible. His consecutive losses and early exits have raised questions about his current form and future appearances.
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