Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Italian Open in the middle of a three-match losing streak. The move to pull out of the clay court tournament sparked concern about whether the 24-time Grand Slam winner will compete in the storied French Open,

No. 5-ranked Novak Djokovic, in the midst of a three-match losing streak, has pulled out of the Italian Open putting in question whether he'll be able to play at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Italian Open on Tuesday, which is set to begin on May 7. It's the first time he won't play the tournament since he made his first appearance there in 2007. This decision by the 24-time major champion comes as he's currently on a three-match losing streak.