Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced ​him to miss recent events in Miami ‌and Monte Carlo and says he may ​not be ready for next ⁠week’s Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open Grand Slam.

The 38-year-old ‌Serb lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final in ‌February and fell to Jack Draper ‌in ⁠the Indian Wells fourth round last ⁠month, before pulling out of the Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury.

The 24-time Grand Slam ​champion then skipped ‌last week’s Monte Carlo Masters before arriving in Spain to begin preparations for the April 22-May 3 Madrid Open.

However, ‌his participation at the event, which ​he has won three times, remains in doubt.

“I hope to compete here, ⁠I’m working towards that,” Djokovic told Spanish broadcaster Movistar+ at a EuroLeague basketball ‌game in the Spanish capital on Thursday.

“I don’t (know), I’m not sure. I have been struggling physically a little bit with an injury, so I’m trying to address that and play as long as ‌I can. Now I have a little bit more ​time, not playing as much, so I get a chance to enjoy ⁠other sports and great athleticism.”

The draw for ⁠the Madrid Open will be held on Monday.

Djokovic will be looking for ‌a record 25th Grand Slam title when Roland Garros gets underway on ​May 24.

Published on Apr 17, 2026