Novak Djokovic Crashes to Nervous Matteo Arnaldi in Madrid Opener, IGA Swiatek Advances

Novak Djokovic Admits He May Have Played His Last-Ever Match at the Madrid Open After He Crashed Out in His Opening Round Encounter on Saturday, While IGA SWIATEK Advanced to the Last-1 on the Last-1 Women’s side of the draw. Djokovic’s bid for a 100th career title was scuppered by Italian matteo arnali, who beat the serb 6-3, 6-4 in the second round. The fourth-seeded djokovic Suffered a second CONSECUVE OPENING DEFEAT, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo Two Weeks Ag.

Asked if this was last on-court appearance in the spanish capital, djokovic said: “It must be. It could be. I’m not sure if I will come back. So, I DON’LL COME BACKCA Maybe not as a player, of course. I hope it’s not, but it could be. “

Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, recorded just the second top-free win of his career and scribbed ‘Omg’ on the camera lens after his landmark victory.

The Athletic 24-YAR-old Squandred a 2-0 lead early in the contest but pounced against in the eighth game, breaking the djokovic serve. The Italian wrapped up the opening set in 48 minutes.

Djokovic, a three-time champion in madrid, fired 20 unforced errors in the first frame and finished the contest with a total of 32.

“He’s My Idol, He’s Always Been. I was just glad that I could play him because I Never Played Him, I just Practured Once With Him. So Playing Him on a stage like a stage like this was a victory for Said Arnaldi, who showcased an entertaining brand of all-court tennis.

“But, you know, he is not at his best right now, so I came on court to try to play my best tennis and win. It happy.

The 37-year-old djokovic conceded he is trying to accept a “new reality”, where he is approaching tournans with low expectations, Given His Recent Subpar Results.

,[My expectations were] Not big at all, to be honest. I was hoping I can play one more match than i played in monte carlo, “said 24-time Grand Slam Champion.

“Kind of new reality for me, I have to say, try a match or two, not really thinking about getting about getting far in the tournament.

“But that’s, I guess, the circle of life and the career; Eventually it was going to happy.”

Elsewhere, Lorenzo Musetti Moved Past Argentina’s Tomas Etcheverry 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to book a third-round meeting with stefanos tsitsipas.

The Greek World Number 18 Beat Jan-Lennard Struff 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to get through the round of 64.

Sixth Seed Alex De Minaur Eased Past Lorenzo Sonego 6-2, 6-3, While Fifth Seed Jack Draper Beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-3, 6-4.

‘Problem-Solving’ Swiatek

Defending champion swinatek enjoyed a less stressful third-round win compared to her three-set opener against Filipina Teenager Alexandra Eala, Needing Just One Hour and 17 Minutes to Beat Familiver Foe Linda Noskova 6-4, 6-2.

“I’m happy with my focus and with the way I kept problem-saolving until the end of the match,” said swinatek, who will face russian diana shnaider in the round of 16.

Reigning Australian Open Champion Madison Keys Was Broken while Serving for Her Third-Round Victory at 5-4 in the SET Against Anna Kalinskaya, but recovered to Complete a 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) Victory.

The fifth-seeded keys lost to kalinskaya earrlier this month in Charleston.

“I knew i had to raise my level after getting a bit of a spanking last time,” said keys.

American Fourth Seed Coco Gauff Eased Past Compatriot Ann Li 6-2, 6-3 to set up a last-16 Clash with Swiss Olympic Gold Medallist Belinda BENCIC.

Seventh-seeded teenager mirra andreeva continued her impressive form at wta 1000 tournaments this season by story the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-3 Performance Magidalena 27th-SEEDALINA Frech.

The 17-YLD Russian, Who Won Back-to-Back Titles in Dubai and Indian Wells, will take on Ukrainian Qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva for a Shot at Reaching a SCECOND CONSCAVE MADED Quarter-Final.

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