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Novak Djokovic will skip all remaining clay-court tournaments ahead of the 2026 French Open, meaning the 24-time Grand Slam champion will enter Roland Garros without a single match victory on the surface this season.
Novak Djokovic to skip clay court events ahead of 2026 French Open
The decision leaves Paris as only his fourth tournament appearance of the year, highlighting a highly selective schedule as the 38-year-old Serbian manages his physical workload.
Djokovic’s minimalist approach to the clay swing has drawn mixed reactions. The strategy underscores Djokovic’s ongoing evolution in the latter stage of his career, where he has increasingly prioritized targeted scheduling over traditional full-season campaigns.
Roland Garros 2026 will mark another test of whether experience and targeted peaking can compensate for limited match rhythm on clay, where the Serbian superstar will aim to win his 25th.
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