Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is facing a potential drop in the ATP rankings as he steps away from the tour temporarily, sparking speculation about the future of the 24-time Grand Slam champion.*
Djokovic, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has not played since his early exit at Indian Wells and recently announced that he would be skipping the Monte Carlo Masters and potentially other clay-court events. While no injury has been confirmed, sources close to the Serbian star suggest that the break is due to a combination of physical fatigue and a desire to mentally reset before the grind of the Grand Slam season continues.
With this pause, Djokovic is likely to lose valuable ranking points, especially as he has several results to defend during the clay season, including a finals appearance in Rome last year. If Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner perform well in the upcoming tournaments, Djokovic could find himself slipping further in the rankings for the first time in several years.
Despite the looming drop, Djokovic has shown time and again that he can bounce back, often using breaks to return sharper than ever. Fans are hoping to see him return in time for Roland Garros, where he is the defending champion and always a formidable contender.
The ATP tour, meanwhile, becomes even more open, with the younger generation eyeing their chance to climb while the all-time great briefly steps aside.
