Frances Tiafoe has become the latest player to withdraw from the Madrid Open, joining a growing list that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz. Emma Raducanu also pulled out due to a viral illness, delaying her clay-court return. The tournament begins on April 22 amid significant absences.
Frances Tiafoe, currently world No. 19, withdrew from the Madrid Open without an official explanation provided by him or his team. The 28-year-old American reached the semifinals at the Houston Open earlier this season but skipped Monte-Carlo. His spot in the draw goes to Jesper de Jong, as announced on social media by SpazioTennis on April 19, 2026. Tiafoe holds a 17-8 record in 2026, a marked improvement from 2025 when he won 26 of 49 matches and revamped his coaching staff, bringing in Dr. Mark Kovacs as physiologist and biomechanics researcher. He recently notched his 250th ATP Tour win at the Miami Open and aims for 500 career victories, as he told Tennis Channel in March: 'I want to hit 300 pretty soon here. The goal when I am done is that I would love to be close to 500.'