\u201cMadrid, unfortunately, I won\u2019t be able to compete @MutuaMadridOpen this year. I\u2019m continuing my recovery to be back soon. 'Hasta pronto!\u201d Djokovic tweeted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a statement, tournament organisers wrote: \u201cNovak Djokovic, a three-time #MMOPEN champion, will not be able to participate in this year\u2019s tournament. We hope to see you back here as soon as possible so we can enjoy your tennis as we have done so many times in the Caja Magica.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 39-year-old has been out of action for the past month. He last faced Jack Draper in the fourth round of Indian Wells, where he lost by 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). <\/p>\r\n\r\n
World No.4 has played just two tournaments this year, finishing runner-up at the Australian Open and reaching the round of 16 in Indian Wells. He cited a right shoulder injury as the reason for his Miami Open withdrawal last month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic also missed the recently concluded Monte Carlo Masters, where Jainik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz to clinch the title for the first time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World No.4 has played just two tournaments this year, finishing runner-up at the Australian Open and reaching the round of 16 in Indian Wells. He cited a right shoulder injury as the reason for his Miami Open withdrawal last month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic is next signed up for the Italian Open, which is also a clay court masters event and will commence on May 8. However, the Serb's participation will depend upon his fitness in the coming days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n