DJOKOVIC’S ROAD TO THE MADRID TITLE: First round bye, potential semifinal clash with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic now knows the names of his potential opponents as he sets his sights on a milestone 100th career title at the Madrid Open.

The prestigious Masters tournament in the Spanish capital is scheduled to take place from April 23 to May 4.

As the fourth seed, Djokovic receives a bye in the first round. In the second round, he will face the winner of the match between Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi and a qualifier.

🌟 Potenciales cuartos de final (por ranking) 🌟

[1] Zverev vs [7] Rublev
[3] Fritz vs [8] Rune
[5] Draper vs [4] Djokovic
[6] De Miñaur vs [2] Alcaraz#MMOPEN
— #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) April 21, 2025

In the third round, Djokovic could go up against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez, while possible Round of 16 opponents include France’s Hugo Humbert or American Frances Tiafoe.

A potential quarterfinal matchup could pit him against Jack Draper, the surprise champion of Indian Wells earlier this year.

The Serbian star finds himself in the same half of the draw as world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, setting up a potential blockbuster semifinal clash — a rematch many tennis fans have been eagerly anticipating.

Should Djokovic make it to the final, possible opponents on the other side of the draw include Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Taylor Fritz, or Holger Rune — all formidable contenders in their own right.

The quest for title number 100 begins in Madrid, and Djokovic’s path is anything but easy.