"The powerful energy of the secret pyramids did not work for him?" - Tennis fans react to Novak Djokovic's Madrid Open withdrawal

Just days after Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the 2023 Madrid Open, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has followed suit.Djokovic recently competed at the ATP 250 Srpska Open, where he started off by defeating Luca Van Assche in three sets. However, his run was cut short in the quarterfinals by countryman Dusan Lajovic.The Serb's withdrawal from the 2023 Madrid Open came shortly after his elimination from the ATP 250 tournament. While no specific reason was given for his withdrawal, Djokovic has seemingly been experiencing some pain in his elbow.Madrid Open tournament officials announced the news on Twitter, writing:&quot;@DjokerNole is unable to compete at the #MMOPEN. Wishing you a speedy recovery, we hope to see you back on court as soon as possible, Nole.&quot;#MMOPEN@MutuaMadridOpen @DjokerNole is unable to compete at the #MMOPEN Wishing you a speedy recovery, we hope to see you back on court as soon as possible, Nole 45471🇷🇸 @DjokerNole is unable to compete at the #MMOPEN Wishing you a speedy recovery, we hope to see you back on court as soon as possible, Nole 😘 https://t.co/M44rUvnrH1Tennis fans took to Twitter to express their feelings about the news. One user joked about how the powerful energy of the secret pyramids did not work for him, referring to the World No. 1's recent controversial attendance at a lecture in Bosnia.&quot;So the powerful energy of the secret pyramids did not work for him?&quot; the comment read.BiLateral@Bi08101657@josemorgado So the powerful energy of the secret pyramids did not work for him? 151@josemorgado So the powerful energy of the secret pyramids did not work for him? 👇👇👇 https://t.co/Ln4X0PlNA0Another user thought it was perfectly fine for the 22-time Grand Slam champion to withdraw from the tournament and rest so that he could strong and healthy for the two big clay court tournaments ahead - the Italian Open and the French Open.&quot;Like he should. He needs to rest and hopefully he can comeback healthy and strong for the 2 big clay tournments ahead, with the way he played its impossible for him being 100% right now,&quot; the tweet read.Zé 💚@fazsbro@josemorgado Like he should. He needs to rest and hopefully he can comeback healthy and strong for the 2 big clay tournments ahead, with the way he played its impossible for him being 100% right now191@josemorgado Like he should. He needs to rest and hopefully he can comeback healthy and strong for the 2 big clay tournments ahead, with the way he played its impossible for him being 100% right nowHere are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Max Sterman@MaxSterman@josemorgado Novak missed madrid in 2021. I think we can’t hit the panic button on him unless he looks terrible in Rome3@josemorgado Novak missed madrid in 2021. I think we can’t hit the panic button on him unless he looks terrible in RomeOns Pegulaur@tennischannel69@josemorgado I would too if I can’t win a 250 2@josemorgado I would too if I can’t win a 250 💀💀Rose@scentedrose69@josemorgado Why are we still making a big deal out of players in their late 30s missing large parts of the season? In the past they'd have been long retired, it's only the very best players to EVER play that have stayed competitive on tour at this age and the sport is more physical than ever3@josemorgado Why are we still making a big deal out of players in their late 30s missing large parts of the season? In the past they'd have been long retired, it's only the very best players to EVER play that have stayed competitive on tour at this age and the sport is more physical than evershralster@shralster@josemorgado We could be looking at no nadal and no nole at the French. Add in the injuries piling up on sinner and alcaraz. Rune must be licking his lips26@josemorgado We could be looking at no nadal and no nole at the French. Add in the injuries piling up on sinner and alcaraz. Rune must be licking his lipsÁßhi@Abhi__Original@josemorgado His elbow issues brings the worst kind of memories from mid 2016-18. He didn't look himself in either event. Rome will be crucial for both him and Rafa as they find their form on clay late in recent years.4@josemorgado His elbow issues brings the worst kind of memories from mid 2016-18. He didn't look himself in either event. Rome will be crucial for both him and Rafa as they find their form on clay late in recent years.Anselm@Root_boi@josemorgado He's clearly not in good shape.... Best for him4@josemorgado He's clearly not in good shape.... Best for himThomas Anderson@nervesofsteel9@josemorgado the big 3 is over2@josemorgado the big 3 is overI don’t have a name@vvoidlap58@josemorgado Djokovic ducking alcaraz again 5@josemorgado Djokovic ducking alcaraz again 😭😭😭&quot;It's no secret that you prepare and train for Roland Garros&quot; - Novak Djokovic hopes to improve his play before French OpenNovak Djokovic pictured at the 2023 Dubai Duty-Free Tennis - Day Twelve.Novak Djokovic stated at a press conference following his Banja Luka elimination that he hopes to turn things around and improve his play ahead of the 2023 French Open.&quot;It's no secret that you prepare and train for Roland Garros. The same thing happened last year, I had a very slow start to the tour and I started to play better towards the end of the tour,&quot; he said.The French Open is arguably Djokovic's least successful Grand Slam tournament. He has won it only twice, in comparison to his 10 Australian Open titles, seven Wimbledon titles and three US Open titles.

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