Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic Shocked by Early Exit at Italian Open After Upset Loss

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Novak Djokovic suffers a surprising defeat at the Italian Open, raising concerns and seeking medical tests after a challenging match.

Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 in tennis, faced a stunning upset in the Italian Open, losing to Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets. In a surprising turn of events, Djokovic expressed being 'completely off' during the match, citing feelings of nausea, dizziness, and being struck by a water bottle. Despite his remarkable career achievements, this unexpected defeat marks a significant setback for the tennis champion.

After the defeat, Djokovic announced his plans to undergo additional medical tests due to the impact of the bottle strike during the game. This incident adds more drama to the already shocking upset, leaving fans and experts speculating about Djokovic's condition and future performance in upcoming tournaments. The Serbian player's early exit from the Italian Open, losing to the 29th seed Tabilo, has further fueled discussions about his ability to bounce back from this defeat.

In a post-match interview, Djokovic highlighted the need for improvement, acknowledging that 'everything needs to be better' as he aims to rebound from this unexpected loss. With the tennis season in full swing, all eyes are on Djokovic to see how he will recover and regroup after this surprising setback. The tennis world is eagerly awaiting Djokovic's next moves and whether he will be able to maintain his status as the world's number one.

In a rare moment for the tennis star, Djokovic faced physical and mental challenges on the court, leading to his early elimination from the tournament. The impact of the water bottle incident and his struggles against Tabilo have raised concerns about Djokovic's form and readiness for future competitions. As fans and experts dissect the reasons behind Djokovic's unexpected loss, the tennis community is eager to see how the champion will respond and bounce back from this setback to reclaim his dominance on the court.

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Novak Djokovic: 'I was completely off' | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Novak Djokovic reflects on his Rome defeat against Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday, stating he was 'completely off'.

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'Nausea, dizziness, blood': Djokovic will undergo tests for bottle ... (The Guardian)

Novak Djokovic, surprisingly beaten by Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open, said he will undergo extra medical tests after being struck by a water bottle ...

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Novak Djokovic falls to Alejandro Tabilo in Italian Open upset - ESPN (ESPN)

Alejandro Tabilo claimed the biggest win of his career when he beat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-3 at the Italian Open in a match that lasted just 68 ...

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Novak Djokovic to have medical tests after bottle strike and shock ... (Sky News)

The world number one has been knocked out of the tournament in the third round, losing to 29th seed Alejandro Tabilo of Chile.

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Novak Djokovic follows Rafael Nadal with early exit at Italian Open ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Novak Djokovic was upset by 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open on Sunday, marking his earliest exit ever in the tournament.

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"Everything needs to be better" - Novak Djokovic seeks to rebound ... (Olympics)

World number one Novak Djokovic suffered another early exit on clay as he went out of the Italian Open in straight sets to Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday (12 ...

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Novak Djokovic Says Being Hit in Head Impacted Him in Loss to ... (Bleacher Report)

Novak Djokovic believes extenuating circumstances played a role in his third-round upset at the hands of No. 29 Alejandro Tabilo in the Italian Open. Theโ€ฆ

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Novak Djokovic: World No 1 suffers shock straight-sets defeat by ... (Sky Sports)

Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world No 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.

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Novak Djokovic drops 'concerning' straight-sets loss 2 days after ... (Yahoo Sports)

Djokovic lost to World No. 29 Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open and said he feels like "a different player" two days after being hit with a water bottle.

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Novak Djokovic suffers shock loss as Alejandro Tabilo beats him at ... (CNN)

It took Alejandro Tabilo just 67 minutes to achieve what other tennis players have unsuccessfully tried to do on countless occasions โ€“ beat Novak Djokovic.

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Jannik Sinner To Replace Novak Djokovic As Unofficial World No. 1 ... (Forbes)

Novak Djokovic's early exit from the Italian Open on Sunday paves the way for No. 2 Jannik Sinner to replace him as the world No.

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What does Jannik Sinner need to overtake Novak Djokovic as world ... (Eurosport.com)

However, both Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are battling injury issues ahead of the tournament, which starts on Sunday, May 26, live on Eurosport and discovery+.

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