Djokovic sufferes defeat on return in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic was beaten by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina as the world number one's return to the ATP Tour fell flat at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Novak Djokovic stunned by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in return at Monte Carlo after long break
Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the defence of his French Open title suffered a shock blow as his long-awaited return to competitive action ended in a round two defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Monte Carlo. The world number one looked rusty and was far from his best as he succumbed to a 3-6 7-6 (5) 1-6 defeat in only his fourth match of 2022 and his first since February 24. Ad/> Djokovic’s lack of tennis due to his vaccination status and the Covid-19 regulations that saw him miss the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Miami, were clear for all to see as he struggled to find rhythm and consistency throughout an unpredictable encounter that was hindered by windy conditions.
‘We don’t know!’ – Rafael Nadal to miss Barcelona Open, no fixed return date from rib injury suffered at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open, his team said in a statement. It was announced in mid-March that the 21-time Grand Slam winner would be out for four to six weeks with a cracked rib suffered during the Indian Wells final loss against Taylor Fritz. Ad/> And he has now withdrawn from the Barcelona Open, which runs from April 18 to 24.
Injured Rafael Nadal Still Unable To Train With A Racket, Will Miss Barcelona
Rafael Nadal has not yet been able to resume training with a racket, said one of his team said on Tuesday, adding that the world No. 4 will "logically" miss the Barcelona tournament next week. "He is still suffering from his ribs and as expected when his injury was announced, he needs four to six weeks. We are at three, so logically he will not be able to play again in Barcelona," a person close to Nadal told AFP.
Carlos Alcaraz gunning for Novak Djokovic as Spaniard talks up potential Monte Carlo clash
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to build on his Miami Open triumph and prove himself against the best in the world at the Monte Carlo Masters. The 18-year-old could face Novak Djokovic for the first time in his career if both players make it to the quarter-final stage this week, and the tour's most recent Masters 1000 champion says he's up for the "challenge" of taking on the world No 1.
Bublik cuts short Wawrinka's return to ATP Tour after injury
MONTE CARLO: Stan Wawrinka lost to Alexander Bublik in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday as the three-time Grand Slam champion played his first ATP Tour match in 13 months.
Wawrinka beaten on tour return in Monte Carlo
Three-time grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka made a losing return to the ATP Tour after a 13-month injury-enforced absence as he was beaten by Alexander Bublik in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Djokovic vows to use tough experiences to fuel his season
Novak Djokovic plans to use the challenging experiences he has endured this year due to being unvaccinated against COVID-19 as fuel for the rest of the season, the world number one said on Sunday ahead of his return to action in Monte Carlo. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian Open title in January after being deported from the country, having initially been admitted to the tournament despite not taking the vaccine. "I try to be optimistic in life and consider myself a very optimistic, positive person," Serbian Djokovic told reporters.