Novak Djokovic Shockingly Exits Italian Open After Loss to Qualifier Dino Prizmic
Novak Djokovic Dumped Out Of Italian Open In Second Round By Qualifier Dino Prizmic
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Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, was unexpectedly eliminated in the second round of the Italian Open by Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic, with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. This defeat marks Djokovic's earliest exit from a tournament since last year's Madrid Open, as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
- 01Novak Djokovic lost to Dino Prizmic in the second round, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.
- 02This match was Djokovic's first since a shoulder injury and withdrawal from multiple tournaments.
- 03Prizmic, ranked 79th, has now reached the third round of back-to-back Masters 1000 events.
- 04Djokovic's early exit is his first since the Madrid Open last year.
- 05The win marks a significant milestone for 20-year-old Prizmic, who idolizes Djokovic.
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In a surprising turn of events at the Italian Open, Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the second round by Dino Prizmic, a Croatian qualifier, with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. This match marked Djokovic's return after a shoulder injury that had sidelined him from tournaments in Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid. The 38-year-old had not faced such an early exit since the 2022 Madrid Open. Djokovic initially dominated the first set, benefitting from Prizmic's 13 unforced errors, but his performance faltered in the following sets as Prizmic gained momentum. The young Croatian, who came into the match with a career-high ranking of 79, previously defeated world number six Ben Shelton in Madrid. With this victory, Prizmic earns a chance to advance further in the tournament, facing either Ugo Humbert or Vit Kopriva next.
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