Novak Djokovic faced an unexpected defeat against Matteo Arnaldi during the opening round of the Madrid Open, which marks his second consecutive opening-round exit on clay this season. Following his loss at the Monte Carlo Masters, Djokovic's quest for a 100th career title remains unfulfilled, raising concerns as he heads toward Roland Garros. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva found success by defeating Magdalena Frech to advance to the last 16 for the third consecutive year, showcasing her growth and resilience on the junior tennis circuit.
Djokovic lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, extending the 24-time Grand Slam winner's struggles on clay ahead of Roland Garros.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached the last 16 for the third straight year by defeating Magdalena Frech 7-5, 6-3.
Andreeva, ranked No. 7, has yet to lose before the Madrid fourth round. She reached that stage for the first time in 2023.
Super happy that I could manage to play consistent throughout the whole match,” said Andreeva, expressing joy at her performance despite nerves.
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