Novak Djokovic retired from the ATP Masters in Madrid despite a steeply rising form curve. The world number one lost two weeks before the French Open in the high-class semifinals against Spain’s shooting star Carlos Alcaraz 7: 6 (5), 5: 7, 6: 7 (5) and thus missed his second final of the year after his final defeat in Belgrade. In Roland Garros, the 34-year-old is the defending champion from May 22nd.
The sensational Alcaraz (19) had defeated Rafael Nadal (35)