Novak Djokovic Claims Victory and Sets Up Monte Carlo Challenge – Latest Tennis Updates

2024-04-11 22:03:00

The Serb thus achieved revenge from last year on his own spot. At that time, Djokovic failed in the round of 16 against the Italian.

However, the world number one didn’t seem completely physically fit and seemed to be struggling with physical problems, especially in the second set.

There was also an interlude with the audience on Court Rainier III in the first set. Djokovic had seen a point from Musetti out of bounds and shared his frustration with the decision with the chair umpire. This was met with boos from the fans.

Djokovic played the game, grinned and orchestrated the whistles like a conductor. But it was precisely from this scene that the 36-year-old drew energy.

“It was a little exchange of blows with the audience at 4:3, 40:0 for him in the first set and from then on I gained momentum,” said Djokovic in the subsequent winner’s interview when asked how he was able to turn the tide in the first set .

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The 36-year-old still found words of praise for his opponent.

“He lost focus a little bit. He was the better player in these first seven games, played great tennis. He played really good balls and got me going.”

In the round of the best eight, Djokovic will now face Australian Alex De Minaur, who beat compatriot Alexei Popyrin 6:3, 6:4.

Jan-Lennard Struff has to admit defeat to Jannik Sinner

Jan-Lennard Struff was the last German professional to have to give up. The Warsteiner lost to Jannik Sinner, who was outstanding this season, 4:6, 2:6.

“I can be proud of myself. I’m very happy to be in the next round,” said the Italian in the oncourt interview after his victory: “The service games were crucial today. It was a completely different match than in that one round before.”

In the round of 16, Sinner defeated the American Sebastian Korda. In the quarterfinals, the 22-year-old will face Holger Rune. The Dane won against Grigor Dimitrov 7:6, 3:6, 7:6.

Casper Ruud is also in the quarterfinals, defeating Robert Hurkacz (6:4, 6:2) on Thursday evening. The Norwegian will meet Ugo Humbert there on Friday. The Frenchman defeated the Italian Lorenzo Sonego 5:7, 6:3, 6:1 in his round of 16.

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