ノバク・ジョコビッチが、試合中の体調不良によりイタリア国際で初戦敗退を喫した。セルビア出身のジョコビッチは、予選勝者の20歳、ディノ・プリズミッチにフルセットの末に敗れた。
フォロ・イタリコで6度の優勝を誇るジョコビッチは、5月8日に行われた試合で、クロアチア出身のプリズミッチに6-2、2-6、4-6で敗れた。第2セットの途中でジョコビッチは苦しそうな様子を見せ、身体を折り曲げて嘔吐するような仕草を見せたが、コート上で医療スタッフを呼ぶことはなかった。
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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.