Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open because of a lingering injury. The fourth-ranked Djokovic hasn't competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. “Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete at the Madrid Open this year,” he wrote Friday on his social media accounts.
MADRID (AP) — Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open because of a lingering injury.The fourth-ranked Djokovic hasn't competed since the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. He missed the Miami Open because of a right shoulder injury and also skipped the Monte Carlo Masters.“Madrid, unfortunately I won’t be able to compete at the Madrid Open this year,” he wrote Friday on his social media accounts. "I’m continuing my recovery in order to be back soon. Hasta pronto!”Djokovic is a three-time champion in Madrid.The tournament said in a statement: “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 Mágica.”___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis