Djokovic’s clay-court season has been nothing short of a nightmare so far. After early exits in Monte-Carlo and Madrid, the Serb withdrew from the

Monfils lost to Andrey Rublev in Monte Carlos and skipped Munich due to foot issues. The Frenchman returned to action in Madrid and added another age record. Gael ousted Borna Gojo in the first round, becoming the oldest match-winner in the Spanish capital.

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this year's Italian Open, organisers said on Tuesday, in a blow to his French Open preparations.