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2024 - 5 - 12

Novak Djokovic Upset at Italian Open: The Fall of the Tennis Titan

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Novak Djokovic faces a shocking defeat at the hands of Alejandro Tabilo in the Italian Open, leaving fans stunned!

Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1, experienced a stunning upset at the Italian Open when he was defeated by Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets. This unexpected loss marks Djokovic's earliest exit ever in the tournament, reflecting on this defeat, Djokovic admitted he was 'completely off' during the match. The tennis world was left in awe as Tabilo, the 29th seed, outplayed the 24-time Grand Slam winner in just 67 minutes, leaving Djokovic with feelings of nausea and dizziness after being hit by a water bottle just days before the match.

Despite being a powerhouse in tennis, Djokovic's shocking loss to Tabilo highlights the unpredictability of the sport and the determination of underdog players to rise to the occasion. Djokovic's struggles with extenuating circumstances, including the head injury from the water bottle incident, add a humanizing element to his otherwise formidable reputation on the court. This defeat serves as a reminder that even the best athletes can face unexpected challenges that impact their performance.

In the aftermath of his defeat, Djokovic announced plans for medical tests following the head injury and shocking loss at the Italian Open. The tennis superstar's ability to bounce back from this setback will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as Djokovic aims to regain his top form and continue his dominance in the tennis world. As Djokovic navigates the aftermath of the Italian Open and looks ahead to future tournaments, the sports community eagerly anticipates his return to peak performance and resilience on the court.

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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 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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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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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. The…

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Novak Djokovic suffers shock loss to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome ... (Tennis Magazine)

The world No. 1 was playing his first match since getting hit by a falling water bottle while signing autographs and lost in straight sets in the third ...

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Novak Djokovic loses in Italian Open after 'nausea, dizziness' from ... (New York Post)

Novak Djokovic's water bottle incident made him “completely like a different player” for his third-round match, which he lost in straight-sets Sunday.

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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 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 head injury: 24-time Grand Slam winner suffers ... (CBSSports.com)

Djokovic says he dealt with nausea and dizzy spells after taking a bottle to the head Friday at the Italian Open.

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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 – 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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Novak Djokovic's shock exit in Rome after freak incident opens door ... (South China Morning Post)

Serbian was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs in Rome and two days later, crashed to his earliest defeat in a ...

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Novak Djokovic hit on the head with water bottle after match in Italy (AOL)

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was hit on the head with a water bottle following his second-round victory at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, Italy, ...

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