Djokovic knocked out in Rome «Euro Weekly News

Novak Djokovic suffered an unexpected defeat at Internazionali BNL d'Italia and failed to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in his career. The Serb tennis The star faced Chilean player Alejandro Tabilo and showed a performance far below his usual level.

Challenges on and off the field

This defeat follows a recent incident in which Djokovic was accidentally hit in the head by a water bottle while signing autographs after a match. The impact left him feeling dizzy and nauseous, which contributed to his performance problems in the subsequent match. Djokovic was able to see the funny side of it and showed up the next day wearing a helmet.

Impact of the incident

Shortly after his departure from the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, Djokovic addressed reporters in the press room and expressed concern about his performance. The world No. 1 said he felt disconnected as he spoke about his straight-set loss, 6-2, 6-3.

At the age of 36, the six-time Rome champion had previously defeated Corentin Moutet in his first match of the ATP Masters 1000. However, he suffered a setback when the metal water bottle fell on his head as he left the court.

When asked if the incident had affected his performance against Tabilo, Djokovic mentioned another training session that left him off balance and a lack of coordination during the match.

Djokovic's reflections: Looking ahead

Despite the loss, Djokovic praised his opponent, recognized Tabilo's skills and congratulated him on their first meeting on the ATP tour.

Looking ahead, Djokovic admitted that improvement is needed in all aspects of his game if he is to secure his 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. With a record of 12-5 in the current season, Djokovic recognizes the challenges ahead as he strives for success in the upcoming tournaments.

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