Overview

• Novak Djokovic lost 6-3, 6-4 to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in the second round of the 2025 Madrid Open, marking his third straight loss this season.
• The defeat continues Djokovic's struggles on clay, as he remains winless on the surface since his 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal victory.
• Djokovic expressed uncertainty about returning to the Madrid Open, suggesting this could have been his final appearance as a player at the tournament.
• The Serbian star admitted to adjusting to a 'new reality,' where his expectations have shifted to winning a match or two rather than advancing deep into tournaments.
• Arnaldi, ranked 44th, secured his first career win over Djokovic and will face Damir Dzumhur in the third round of the tournament.