Djokovic exits Monte Carlo Masters on comeback I 'I ran out of gas'
Novak Djokovic's lack of match fitness caught up with him at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday as the world No 1 exited the event at the hands of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
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'Mission impossible' - Novak Djokovic concedes he ran out of gas in his shock defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Novak Djokovic admitted his lack of match fitness made it ‘mission impossible’ as he ‘collapsed physically’ during a surprise second round exit against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 20-time major winner was featuring in just his second tournament of the 2022 season as a result of his vaccination status and Covid-19 regulations, and he looked way off his imperious best in a 3-6 7-6 (5) 1-6 defeat to the world number 46. Ad/> Djokovic had fought back from a set and a break down to win a tie break and force a decider, but the 34-year-old appeared hampered by fatigue in what turned into a one-sided finale to a two hour and 54-minute rollercoaster of an encounter.
Djokovic says he ran out of gas in Monte Carlo defeat
MONTE CARLO : Novak Djokovic said he felt drained of energy towards the end of his loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, admitting that the defeat was almost inevitable going into the final set.
Djokovic knocked out in opening match at Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic crashed out in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday as the world number one played in just his second tournament of the year following his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Monte Carlo Masters: Novak Djokovic Knocked Out In Opening Match
Novak Djokovic crashed out in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday as the world number one played in just his second tournament of the year following his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Carlos Alcaraz focused on Monte Carlo Masters opener, but admits it would be amazing to face Novak Djokovic
He doesn’t want to look too far ahead in the draw, but Carlos Alcaraz is excited about the prospect of facing Novak Djokovic in the quarter-final of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Novak Djokovic on Monte Carlo return: I won't be at my best but I’m motivated to beat the young guys
Novak Djokovic admits it could take a few matches to “get in the groove” on clay as the world No 1 prepares for his return to the ATP Tour. The Serbian is playing just his second tournament of the season this week when turning out at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round after receiving a first-round bye.
Djokovic set for Monte Carlo Masters and in line for Alcaraz showdown
Novak Djokovic will make his much-anticipated return to tennis with the world No 1 handed a potential showdown against Spanish youngster Carlos Alcaraz at the Monte Carlo Masters.