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Shock as Djokovic Withdraws from Italian Open, Faces Struggles

5/2/2025

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Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the Italian Open has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, as it marks his first absence since 2007. With a troubling three-match losing streak, the three-time French Open champion is racing against time to reclaim his form before the Grand Slam kicks off on May 25. Fans are left wondering if he can bounce back in time.

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Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the Italian Open has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, as it marks his first absence since 2007. With a troubling three-match losing streak, the three-time French Open champion is racing against time to reclaim his form before the Grand Slam kicks off on May 25. Fans are left wondering if he can bounce back in time.