Monte-Carlo Masters: World no.1 Novak Djokovic loses in the second round

Updated : Apr 13, 2022 15:49
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The 20-time Grand slam champion and World No.1 Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Monte-Carlo Masters in the second round after facing a defeat against the World No.46 Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday.

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Djokovic lost the first set but fought back to win the second. However, it wasn't enough as the Spaniard easily took the third set. In the three-hour match, Djokovic was beaten 3-6, 6-7, 1-6.

This was for the first time in almost two months that the Serb played in a tournament. He received a bye in the first round. Djokovic would be aiming to make a comeback at Serbia Open next week.

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