By In a stunning turn of events at the Italian Open, world No 1 Novak Djokovic faced a shocking defeat at the hands of Alejandro Tabilo, ranked No 32 in the world. Tabilo’s remarkable performance saw him dominate Djokovic in straight sets, securing a convincing 6-2, 6-3 victory in just 67 minutes.
Djokovic, a six-time champion at the Italian Open, struggled to find his rhythm throughout the match, committing numerous unforced errors and serving five double faults. Despite his efforts, Djokovic failed to create a single break point opportunity on Tabilo’s serve, allowing the Chilean player to seize control of the match from the outset.
Tabilo’s confident and composed play, combined with Djokovic’s uncharacteristic mistakes, proved to be a winning formula as he capitalized on the world No 1’s shortcomings to secure the biggest win of his career to date.
Reflecting on his unexpected victory, Tabilo expressed disbelief and elation, describing the experience as surreal and expressing gratitude for his achievement.
Meanwhile, Djokovic voiced concerns about his performance, attributing his struggles to a lack of rhythm and coordination on the court. The incident of being struck by a bottle during his previous match seemed to have affected him, as he admitted feeling like a different player compared to his previous outing.
With Djokovic’s performance raising questions about his physical condition, he emphasized the need for medical check-ups to assess the situation further.
The unexpected defeat adds an intriguing twist to Djokovic’s season, as he continues to seek his first tournament victory of the year.
