Djokovic Exits Monte Carlo, Tabilo Stuns Again

Novak Djokovic's unexpected early exit from the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters came at the hands of Chile's Alejandro Tabilo, who defeated him in straight sets, marking Tabilo’s second consecutive victory against Djokovic. This loss follows Djokovic's runner-up finish at the Miami Open, where he lost to Jakub Mensik, and adds to a series of early exits this year, reflecting potential challenges as he approaches the French Open. Tennis analysts like Gill Gross and Andy Roddick have commented on Djokovic's performance, with Gross noting his improved form at Miami and Roddick attributing the loss to the natural decline that comes with age. Djokovic's defeat highlights his struggles against left-handed players, with Tabilo becoming only the ninth player to start a head-to-head series 2-0 against him. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz began his clay-court season with a comeback win over Francisco Cerundolo, gearing up for his title defense at Roland Garros.