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'Concerned' Novak Djokovic To Undergo Scans As Rome Exit Follows Bottle Drama
Novak Djokovic described his shock third-round elimination from the Rome Open by outsider Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday as "concerning", two days after he was hit on the head by a bottle which he said has caused nausea and dizzy spells. Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world and claimed his first win over a top-10 opponent, 6-2, 6-3. The 24-time Grand Slam winner said that his subdued performance on a court where he has won six titles might have been due to the blow suffered while greeting fans on Friday night.
Novak Djokovic suffers heavy defeat to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.
Novak Djokovic out of Italian Open after Alejandro Tabilo causes upset
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.
Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit at Rome Open
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts after being defeated by Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo at the Men’s ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
Tennis pro lifestyle 'became quite unsustainable' and 'had just worn me down' - Simon Carr
Just a few short months ago, Simon Carr took time out of his busy schedule to chat to RTÉ Sport ahead of an exciting opportunity for Irish tennis to showcase itself.
Rafael Nadal Eyes French Open Despite Rome Exit As Novak Djokovic Laughs Off Bottle Drama
Rafael Nadal said on Saturday that he is leaning towards playing at the French Open despite his second-round elimination in Rome, as Novak Djokovic laughed off being hit by a bottle which briefly cast doubt on his continued participation. Clay-court icon Nadal had previously said that he would only play at the French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles, if he feels competitive after a raft of injury problems over the last two years which have left him languishing 305th in the world rankings.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to 3rd round at Italian Open
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his successful run on clay with a 6-1, 7-6 (8) win over Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp in second-round action Saturday at the Italian Open.