Overview

• Matteo Arnaldi defeated Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the 2025 Madrid Open, marking a career milestone for the 24-year-old Italian.
• Djokovic's loss extends his clay-court struggles, marking his third straight defeat and fourth first-round exit of the season.
• The 37-year-old Djokovic hinted at a potential farewell to Madrid, expressing uncertainty about returning as a player in future editions.
• Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the third round after a hard-fought victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, coming back to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
• Alex de Minaur showcased strong form on clay, defeating Lorenzo Sonego 6-2, 6-3, and will face Denis Shapovalov in the third round.