Andy Murray will not play at the French Open and will focus on preparing for Wimbledon in the summer.
It is the second year running the 34-year-old Briton will miss Roland Garros which runs from 22 May until 5 June.
Murray will also sit out the entire clay-court season which starts at the Monte Carlo Masters on 9 April.
The Tennis star said he did not rule out playing on clay in the future.