Novak Djokovic faces up to ‘new reality’ after crashing out of Madrid Open

theguardian.comPublished: 4/26/2025

Summary

Novak Djokovic's second-round loss in Madrid has left fans and analysts wondering if it could be the end of an era for him. Despite a shaky start to the tournament, including a tough loss in Miami and a setback at Monte Carlo, Djokovic appeared fatigued against Matteo Arnaldi, serving poorly early but lacking rhythm afterward. The塞尔维亚网球运动员 expressed low expectations entering the event and hinted that this match might mark the end of his run in Madrid, while also promising to bounce back with renewed focus.