Overview

• Novak Djokovic lost 6-3, 6-4 to Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match at the Monte Carlo Masters, marking his third early exit in four clay tournaments.
• Tabilo, ranked 32nd, maintained a perfect 2-0 record against Djokovic, becoming one of only four players to win their first two matches against him without dropping a set.
• Djokovic described his performance as 'horrible,' citing 29 unforced errors and a lack of rhythm in his first clay match since the Paris Olympics.
• Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 6-0, 6-1, earning his first Monte Carlo victory and advancing to face Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals.
• The Monte Carlo Masters has seen several upsets, with top seeds like Casper Ruud and Jack Draper also exiting early, signaling a turbulent start to the clay season.