Novak Djokovic's shock withdrawal from next week's Italian Open should be a huge worry for the 24-times Grand Slam champion's fans as he heads to the French Open without winning a match on clay this season,

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the 2025 Rome Masters, marking his first absence since 2007 and raising concerns about his readiness for the French Open.

In a setback to his French Open preparations, Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Rome Masters. The six-time champion, who suffered an early exit in Madrid last week, will miss the Italian Open for the first time since 2007.