Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Italian Open amid a three-match losing streak and months of struggling with his form.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Italian Open in the middle of a three-match losing streak. The move to pull out of the clay court tournament sparked concern about whether the 24-time Grand Slam winner will compete in the storied French Open,

Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the Italian Open, which is scheduled to start on May 7, 2025, a decision that has shocked the tennis world. Long-time ruler of Rome’s clay courts, the 24-time Grand Slam champion will enter the French Open later this month without a single match victory on clay in 2025.