Novak Djokovic loses to 20-year-old qualifier in major upset at Italian Open

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Novak Djokovic loses to 20-year-old qualifier in major upset at Italian Open.

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Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning second-round exit at the Italian Open, falling to 20-year-old Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic in three sets.The world number four, making his competitive return following a shoulder injury that had sidelined him since mid-March, went down 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Rome.It marked Djokovic's first clay court outing of 2026, with the six-time champion in the Italian capital having missed multiple tournaments during his recovery.The Serbian great, who had received a bye in the opening round, dominated the opening set before being pegged back.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Prizmic, wielding a formidable serve and forehand combination, ruthlessly secured the biggest victory of his fledgling career.Djokovic conceded just three points on his serve during a dominant first set, wrapping it up swiftly.However, the momentum shifted decisively as Prizmic reeled off four consecutive games to seize control of the second set.The 38-year-old appeared sluggish in his...

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