Djokovic stunned on return to action in Rome
Summary
Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Dino Prizmic in the second round of the Italian Open, his first clay match of the year, after returning from a shoulder injury and illness. Djokovic will skip other tournaments before the French Open, where he aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.Key Facts
- Djokovic returned to play at the Italian Open after a shoulder injury and several months without clay court matches.
- He lost to Dino Prizmic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the second round.
- Prizmic is a 20-year-old Croatian player who admires Djokovic.
- Djokovic felt unwell and sluggish during the match.
- He plans no more matches before the French Open starting 24 May.
- Djokovic is 38 years old and will turn 39 just before the French Open.
- Djokovic reached the Australian Open final earlier in the year but lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
- Prizmic recently beat another top-10 player, Ben Shelton, at the Madrid Open.
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