Novak Djokovic’s shock withdrawal from next week’s Italian Open is raising serious concerns for his Roland Garros campaign, says former champion Jim Courier.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner heads to Paris without a clay court win this season after early losses in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
Courier called the Rome pullout “troubling” for Djokovic fans, highlighting it as the ideal preparation for Roland Garros due to similar conditions.
Djokovic, who turns 38 before the French Open, previously spoke of adjusting to a “new reality” after his Madrid defeat, focusing on winning “a match or two.”
Courier admitted unease, finding the early withdrawal “very strange.”
Djokovic’s quest for a 100th title now faces heightened scrutiny as his Roland Garros readiness hangs in the balance.
