Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Mutua Madrid Open due to ongoing injury issues. Alcaraz, ranked second in the world, is still recovering from a wrist injury, while Djokovic is dealing with a persistent shoulder problem. The Spaniard was forced to withdraw from the Barcelona tournament after receiving medical attention during his first-round victory. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, announced his withdrawal on social media, stating that he is continuing his recovery to return to competition soon.
Other players, including Taylor Fritz and Britain's Jacob Fearnley, have also pulled out of the Madrid Open. The tournament is set to begin on April 21, and Jannik Sinner is likely to become the top seed at the French Open. Meanwhile, Rafael Jodar has extended his winning streak to eight matches after defeating Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open.