Novak Djokovic ist bei den Italian Open nach gesundheitlichen Problemen in der ersten Runde ausgeschieden. Der Serbe verlor gegen den 20-jährigen Qualifikanten Dino Prizmic in drei Sätzen.
Djokovic, sechsfacher Champion am Foro Italico, unterlag dem Kroaten am 8. Mai mit 6:2, 2:6, 4:6. Während des zweiten Satzes wirkte er angeschlagen, krümmte sich und schien sich zu übergeben, nahm jedoch keine medizinische Auszeit auf dem Platz.
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Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Italian Open just minutes before his second qualifying match on May 6. The 41-year-old Swiss player cited exhaustion after a grueling first-round win the previous day. Pablo Carreno Busta advanced via walkover.
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending his 15-year streak of participation since 2011. The 38-year-old, a two-time champion at the event, has not played since a fourth-round loss at the BNP Paribas Open two weeks ago. Officials cited no specific reason, though speculation points to a right shoulder issue.
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Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the upcoming ATP 500 Qatar Open in Doha, citing strong fatigue following his Australian Open final appearance. The 24-time Grand Slam champion's absence means Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will headline the field as top seeds. Organizers expressed their disappointment and wished him a speedy recovery.
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters less than two hours before his first-round match against Fabian Marozsan on Monday. The draw sheet listed the reason as a toe injury. Damir Dzumhur entered as a lucky loser replacement.
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Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic stated that the 38-year-old remains the only player capable of challenging Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Grand Slam tournaments. Speaking to Sportklub, Ivanisevic emphasized Djokovic's recent Australian Open final run and mental resilience. He dismissed doubts about Djokovic's ability to win a 25th major title.