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Djokovic Stumbles as Tabilo and Alcaraz Shine in Monte Carlo Masters

Novak Djokovic's quest for a 100th ATP title falters with a loss to Alejandro Tabilo, while Carlos Alcaraz advances to the quarterfinals in a tournament marked by upsets.

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Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 9, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his round of 32 match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Alejandro Tabilo improves his record to 2-0 over Djokovic.
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 9, 2025 Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in action during his round of 32 match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Overview

  • Alejandro Tabilo defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets, becoming only the fourth player to win his first two matches against Djokovic without dropping a set.
  • Djokovic described his performance as 'horrible,' extending his title drought as he continues to chase his 100th ATP career victory.
  • Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down in his opening match and cruised to the quarterfinals after a dominant win over Daniel Altmaier.
  • Jack Draper, seeded fifth, was eliminated in the last 16 by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who also criticized his own performance despite the win.
  • Several top seeds, including Casper Ruud and Jack Draper, exited early, leaving the tournament wide open for emerging talents like Tabilo and Alcaraz.