1 week ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Madrid Open after defeat by unseeded Arnaldi

Setback in troubled year for 24-time Grand Slam winnerSerb also lost in Monte Carlo in build-up to Roland GarrosNovak Djokovic’s struggles continued in the clay-court season as he fell to his third consecutive defeat. In the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, he lost 6-3, 6-4 to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi. Djokovic, who had received a first round bye as a seeded player, had arrived here after a difficult few weeks.His otherwise encouraging week in Miami ended with a difficult loss to Jakob Mensik in the final. He then lost his first match at the Monte Carlo Masters to Alejandro Tabilo of Chile. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Novak Djokovic faces up to ‘new reality’ after crashing out of Madrid Open

Defeat is third in a row for 24-time grand slam winner‘I’m not sure if I will come back,’ says crestfallen SerbNovak Djokovic is not sure if he has competed in Madrid for the last time after succumbing to a difficult 6-3, 6-4 loss to the unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the second round, his third consecutive defeat.Asked whether this was his last match in Madrid, Djokovic replied: “It could be. It could be. I’m not sure if I will come back. So, I don’t know, I don’t know what to say. I mean, I’ll come back, maybe not as a player, of course. I hope it’s not, but it could be.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz storms back against injured Musetti to win Monte Carlo Masters

Spanish second seed wins 3-6, 6-1, 6-0Musetti suffers leg injury in final setCarlos Alcaraz stormed back to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory against an ailing Lorenzo Musetti to win the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.The second-seeded Spaniard claimed his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title and first since Indian Wells in March 2024. It was the 18th career title for the four-time grand slam winner, who turns 22 next month. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lorenzo Musetti edges Alex de Minaur to set up Monte Carlo final with Alcaraz

Italian fights back to win semi-final 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4)Carlos Alcaraz beats Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (2), 6-4Alex de Minaur has had the most scorching clay-court spell of his career finally doused in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters in a nail-biting loss to Lorenzo Musetti.Seeking to become the first Australian since John Newcombe in 1969 to reach the final of the prestigious Masters 1000 event, De Minaur continued surfing on his extraordinary wave of success over the week by blasting past his Italian opponent, taking the first set 6-1. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz sees off gutsy Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to reach Monte Carlo Masters final

The second seed eventually overcame his compatriot having let five match points slip

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3 w. ago Alex de Minaur records first ‘double bagel’ with whitewash of Grigor Dimitrov

The Australian reaches last four of Monte Carlo MastersHe will play either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Lorenzo MusettiAlex de Minaur has humbled Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov 6-0 6-0 to feast on the first “double bagel” of his professional career while powering into the Monte Carlo Masters semi-final.The Australian was in merciless mood against the out-of-sorts veteran, taking only 44 minutes to hand the world No 18 one of his most embarrassing defeats on the Monte Carlo Country Club’s main arena, Court Rainier III, on Friday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jack Draper out of Monte Carlo after defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Spaniard beats British No 1 6-3, 6-7 (6) on clay courtServe abandons Draper, who records 10 double faultsJack Draper crashed out at the last-16 stage of the Monte-Carlo Masters following defeat to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Fifth seed Draper, who dispatched Marcos Giron in a comfortable 6-1, 6-1 victory on Tuesday, struggled with his serve, accounting for 10 double faults during the 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 loss.“Today I didn’t feel at my best or at my best mentally with my strategy,” Davidovich Fokina said on court after the win, in which he made 57 unforced errors to his opponent’s 46. “It was a rollercoaster with my mind, I didn’t know how to control the emotions and I didn’t respect myself or my team. I am so sorry with how I did today and I am happy with the win and I will be ready for tomorrow. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic concerned over ‘horrible’ display in Monte Carlo Masters defeat

Djokovic suffered a straight-sets exit to Alejandro Tabilo in Monaco

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters but Alcaraz advances

Alejandro Tabilo inflicts 6-3, 6-4 defeat on DjokovicAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on, having lost to the teenager Jakub Mensik in last month’s Miami Masters final. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic exits Monte Carlo after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo

Djovokic ‘didn’t expect to play this bad’ in MonacoAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Tabilo, ranked 32 in the world, broke twice in the opening set, with Djokovic looking rather subdued playing his first match on clay since winning Olympic gold last summer. Djokovic’s wayward returns continued to prove costly as Tabilo – who beat Stan Wawrinka in the first round – built on an early break in the second before closing out an impressive victory to take his place in the last 16. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Alejandro Tabilo joins exclusive club with perfect Novak Djokovic record

The Chilean stunned the third seed at the Monte Carlo Masters to move to 2-0 against the 24-time grand slam winner

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic shocked by Alejandro Tabilo at Monte Carlo Masters

Djokovic’s wait for a 100th ATP Tour title goes on.

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3 w. ago Novak Djokovic crashes out of Monte Carlo Masters in opening match of clay season

Alejandro Tabilo made it two wins out of two against Djokovic in a major upset

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4 w. ago Jack Draper makes strong start to clay court season with convincing win at Monte Carlo Masters

The British No 1 looked in good touch in Monaco as he swept aside Marcos Giron

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4 w. ago Novak Djokovic has 'no idea' what Andy Murray is doing with different coach revealed

Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will not be joined by Andy Murray at the Monte-Carlo Masters this week, with the Serb reuniting with his brother, Marko, instead

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4 w. ago Novak Djokovic admits he has 'no idea' of Andy Murray's whereabouts as coaching switch made

Former world No. 1 Andy Murray is not with Novak Djokovic at the Monte-Carlo Masters this week, and the Serb has admitted he is not sure where the Scotsman is

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