Novak Djokovic has opted out of this year’s Monte Carlo Masters, choosing once again to carefully manage his schedule in hopes of extending his career.
Even though it’s always disappointing to see a player of his calibre withdraw from a tournament, these decisions have become more common in recent years.
To maintain the incredible level he plays at, some sacrifices are simply unavoidable. Skipping certain events is part of how he stays competitive.
Another possible reason for his decision could be his track record at the Monte Carlo Masters. Compared to other tournaments, it’s not one where he’s had much success over the years.
Novak Djokovic addresses his early exit from the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters
In fact, just last year, Djokovic actually felt the need to apologise after suffering an early exit.
Tabilo won in straight sets, with Djokovic finishing the match with 29 unforced errors.
The Serb gave a very honest assessment of his performance afterwards, saying: “I expected myself at least to have put in a decent performance. Not like this. It was horrible.
Looking back over his record at Monte Carlo, it’s clear why Djokovic chose to skip it this time.
He has had far more success elsewhere at this level, and while his numbers are still strong, Monte Carlo hasn’t been a venue where he’s truly excelled.
The 71% win rate is the lowest he holds among all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, and with only two titles there, it stands out even more when you consider he has seven Paris Masters wins under his belt.
This isn’t a one-off either. He’s played in Monte Carlo 20 times, which is more than he’s featured in Madrid, Shanghai, Canada or Cincinnati. That matches his appearances in Miami, too, where he won six titles.
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