Novak Djokovic will not participate in the Italian Open next week in another blow to the 24 times the preparations of the Grand Grand Slam for Roland Garros.
Djokovic has competed in Rome in each season since 2007 and won the event six times, more recently in 2022.
However the tournament organizers Announced on social media, outer That the Serbian will not play in 2025, for no reason.
Follow Djokovic Losing your Madrid Open Opening Party Last week, and a start of the year is concerned for the age of 37.
Djokovic, who is a victory of his 100th ATP title, did not win an important trophy so far this season, and his last title arrived during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The World Cup number five has suffered advanced exits in two Clay Court tournaments in recent weeks, in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
After losing to Matteo Arnaldi of Italy in Spain, Djokovic hinted that it could be his last appearance in Madrid Open.
“It’s a kind of new reality for me, I have to say, trying to win a game or two, without really thinking of going far in the tournament,” said Djokovic after his loss in Madrid.
His retirement from Rome means that it is unlikely to play another competitive game before the France’s Open begins on May 26.
Djokovic previously won three open titles in French.