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Djokovic's Early Monte Carlo Exit Highlights Struggles, Alcaraz Advances

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP title falters with a loss to Alejandro Tabilo, while Carlos Alcaraz secures his first Monte Carlo victory.

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
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during his match against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile during the Men's Singles Second Round match on day four of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 09, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic suffered a straight-sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, marking his third opening-round loss in recent tournaments.
  • Djokovic described his performance as 'horrible,' citing 29 unforced errors and ongoing health issues, including an eye infection, as potential factors.
  • Tabilo, ranked 32nd, maintained a perfect 2-0 head-to-head record against Djokovic, having also defeated him on clay in Rome last year.
  • Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Francisco Cerundolo, earning his first career win at Monte Carlo and demonstrating adaptability on clay.
  • Commentators, including Andy Roddick, suggest Djokovic's focus remains on building form for the French Open, with Monte Carlo seen as part of his preparation.