Novak Djokovic collapses, resounding knockout against Tabilo. Alcaraz ok with a thrill

Heavy collapse of Novak Djokovic at the tournament in Monte Carlo. The former world number one was defeated in his Masters 1000 debut by Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, number 32 on the planet. Nole, who was already heavily defeated in Rome last year by the South American, succumbed with the eloquent 6-3, 6-4 partial score in less than an hour and a half of play.

Many free errors by the Serbian outfielder, who had started well with a break in the first game but then collapsed, showing lack of brilliance and form. Things did not improve in the second set either, and the Belgrade champion was thus forced to bid an immediate farewell to the Monte Carlo tournament, where he won in 2013 and 2015.

Djokovic on the eve of the challenge had put his hands up, speaking of an eye infection that severely limited him. The Serb hopes to grow in condition ahead of upcoming engagements, and especially Roland Garros starting in late May in Paris.

Better went to Carlos Alcaraz. The world number three lost the first set to Argentina’s Cerundolo, but then quickly disposed of the file in the other two partials. 6-3, 0-6, 1-6 was the score that allowed him to qualify for the third round, where he will face Germany’s Altmaier.