Johanna Konta drawn against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan in the first round at Roland Garros.
Becker also praised Djokovic's appointment of Andre Agassi as a coach.
Federer has chosen to miss the entire clay court swing of the 2017 season.
World #1 believes Agassi's appointment is a "positive thing for Novak" and "good for tennis".
Nadal has won three titles on clay in 2017 in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Barcelona.
Djokovic states that if things work out with Agassi, they will plan for the future 'starting from Wimbledon'.
The former world No 4 has heaped praise on 23-year-old Dominic Thiem.
Tim Henman also believes Andy Murray is 'too good" for his current poor form to continue.
The Spaniard is favourite to win a 10th French Open title after dominating clay season.
Djokovic will work with Agassi during the upcoming French Open after parting with Marian Vajda.
Sharapova's most recent wild card was for the Aegon Classic in Birmingham.
American understands motivation for skipping clay court showcase but refuses to support decision.
Two-time SW19 champion has yet to decide if she will make her return at the French Open next week.
There is no greatest of all time, only the greatest in a certain era, says Rod Laver.
The world number one has a 16-7 record in the calendar year so far.
Djokovic has announced that Agassi will coach him during the 2017 French Open.
Nadal's 17-match winning run came to an end in the Italian Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem.
Zverev's win over the former world number one saw him crack the top ten of the ATP world rankings.
Djokovic believes tennis legend is someone who can "contribute to my life on and off the court".
Djokovic is looking to win his second title of the year in the Italian Open.
Djokovic defeated Thiem 6-1, 6-0 in less than an hour.
Nadal will play Wimbledon and is not planning a mid-season break like Federer.
Thiem ended Rafael Nadal's 17-match winning streak on clay in 2017.
Spaniard had won 17 matches in a row on clay in 2017.
The 30-year-old will instead try to progress through three rounds of qualifying.
12-time Grand Slam winner expecting duo to be ready for Roland Garros despite clay court struggles.
Federer is missing the entire clay court swing of the ATP Tour for the first time since turning pro in 1998.
Nadal will face Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic will take on Del Potro.
Maria Sharapova has already 'paid the price' for her drug ban according to the LTA.
Mark Petchey says the summer season can help inspire a revival from the world number one.