“Didn’t Expect Something Spectacular”: Goran Ivanisevic Reveals Reasons Behind Novak Djokovic Loss at Monte-Carlo Masters 2022

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day three of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament held at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 12, 2022 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin near Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images) — MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – APRIL 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day three of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament held at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 12, 2022, in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin near Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)

In the middle of uncertainties, World No.1 Novak Djokovic resumed his action at the ongoing Monte-Carlo Masters 2022. Nevertheless, the 34-year-old from Belgrade, unfortunately, lost to World No.46 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the opening encounter.

In a recent interview with UBI Tennis, Goran Ivanisevic, the coach of Novak Djokovic, revealed the reasons behind his pupil’s early exit from the Monaco ATP1000 tourney.

“He wasn’t feeling well before he came here. He was sick. Let’s say he’s not fit one hundred percent to compete”, the Croatian Ivanisevic explained.

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The former Wimbledon champion also added, “First of all in this situation. Three weeks ago he was not allowed to play here because of the Covid decision. Then France opened and he was allowed. And it’s difficult mentally.”

“You can play in the semifinals. But you can’t prepare the way you would need to. And then he got sick. And, to be honest, I didn’t expect something spectacular from this tournament.”

“But he’ll be going to the French Open in five or six weeks, he’s got a couple more tournaments and he will be ready.”

Last but not least, the French Open 2022 will take place from 22nd May to 5th June in Paris, France.

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