![Not showing the dominance we know from him this year: Novak Djokovic.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290414/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/concerned-djokovic-before-french-open-not-the-top-choice.webp)
This year, Novak Djokovic's dominance isn't apparent. During the Geneva dress rehearsal, the Serbian tennis player encountered stomach issues. His standing as the top-ranked player is also in jeopardy in Paris.
Hot-Topics![Alexander Zverev (l) was defeated by Francisco Cerundolo in Madrid.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249177/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/baffled-zverev-lacking-title-eliminated-from-madrid-puzzling.webp)
Alexander Zverev continues to struggle with his clay court game ahead of the French Open after an early exit in Madrid. Madrid saw the tearful departure of another top tennis player.
Technology![Rafael Nadal has been eliminated from the tournament in Madrid.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248904/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/tough-day-tearful-farewell-from-nadal-at-madrid-tournament.webp)
Rafael Nadal's retirement tour comes to an abrupt halt; however, the accomplished Spanish tennis player finds the results in Madrid encouraging.
Technology![Alexander Zverev suffered another setback ahead of the French Open.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248663/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/zverev-fails-to-advance-past-the-round-of-16-in-madrid-struff-just-edges-out.webp)
Alexander Zverev experiences another disappointing defeat prior to the French Open, as he loses in Madrid and lacks the crucial attributes to pull off a major upset. A fellow German nearly pulls off a great shock.
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