Djokovic lost in shock to Monte Carlo: Former world No. 1 defended and pointed out weaknesses

(Sports news, tennis news) The echo of Djokovic’s defeat at Monte Carlo continues to be talked about by top tennis stars recently.

Video of ‘s loss Djokovic before Davidovich Fokina at Monte Carlo

Djokovic lost 3-6, 7-6, 1-6 at the hands of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after nearly three hours of playing in Monte Carlo. This is the Serbian’s first match after a 48-day break and his second tournament since the beginning of the year. “Nole” did not have a good ball feeling and was somewhat stressed at the beginning of the game.

Djokovic is expected to make a story at Roland Garros

Recently, former world No. 1 Andy Roddick said that the lack of real-time battle was one of the reasons for Djokovic’s defeat, but said this was not too worrisome.

“He’s been lacking in real time since last year’s US Open,” Roddick analyzed on the Tennis Channel. “It is an exaggerated request. Novak’s efforts are to turn the tide, overcome difficulties, survive this match and then get on the hook for the next matches. I don’t think that game Novak moved well. He faltered more than usual, wavered in his approach to the game.

It’s not too big of a deal to worry about anyway. Anything can be expected, but for now let’s hope he gets to a few minor tournaments, playing with a slightly heavier schedule, until he finds his way. Obviously, the target here is Roland Garros.”

After the match, Djokovic admitted he was not fit enough in a three-set loss to his 22-year-old junior: “My fitness went down in the third set, my gas tank was empty. I can’t play long balls with him. If your legs are not strong in those rounds, victory is impossible.”

Djokovic will attend next week’s Serbia Open in his hometown of Belgrade. He later played at the Madrid Open and the Rome Masters, before starting a campaign to defend his Roland Garros title. Djokovic is still number one in the world but only 10 points ahead of Daniil Medvedev.