World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has decided not to participate in this week's Madrid Open after being excluded from the main draw of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament. Reports indicated that the Serbian tennis star will focus on his preparations for the upcoming French Open by competing in the Italian Open in Rome.
Djokovic, aged 36, most recently competed at the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, where he reached the semifinals but was defeated by Casper Ruud. Despite his strong performances, Djokovic has yet to secure a title this season and has only participated in four tournaments so far.
