In a surprising flip of occasions on the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, Novak Djokovic’s quest for victory got here to an sudden halt within the semifinals in opposition to Casper Ruud.
The Serbian tennis star confronted robust competitors from Ruud, in the end succumbing to a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 defeat in a match lasting 2 hours and 17 minutes.
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Djokovic had beforehand held a flawless document in opposition to Ruud, successful all 5 of their earlier encounters and all 11 units performed. Nevertheless, Ruud shattered this streak by clinching the opening set, capitalizing on Djokovic’s sluggish begin and early service struggles.
A vital double fault
Regardless of a spirited comeback from Djokovic within the second set, Ruud maintained his composure and capitalized on key moments, together with an important break within the tiebreaker.
Because the match reached its climax, Djokovic’s premature double fault handed Ruud the victory, marking a major milestone within the Norwegian’s profession.
For Djokovic, the defeat in Monte Carlo marks a uncommon setback in his illustrious profession, as he continues to try for his first ultimate look of the season.
Together with his eyes set on future tournaments, together with the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open, Djokovic stays decided to bounce again and add to his spectacular record of achievements on the ATP tour. Following his conquer Djokovic, Ruud will now face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s ultimate.
