Novak Djokovic is about to kick start his campaign in Monte Carlo, where he will face in his opening match Russian qualifier Ivan Gakhov. The Serbian sensation could not compete in the USA because he was not vaccinated against the coronavirus. Therefore, Novak spent some extra time training on clay courts in order to have a head start in Monte Carlo.
Indeed, Novak Djokovic looked extremely fit and inspired in the warm-up training he had on Tuesday. This is the video.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
At the moment ranked no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 3rd of March when he capitulated to world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
At present, during this year Djokovic has managed to achieve an overall 15-1 record. Djokovic conquered 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 26th of April and Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) on the 10th of May.
Gakhov in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2023
Currently the world no.198, the Russian owns a 13-9 match record in 2023. The Russian is now competing in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he defeated the world no.47 Adrian Mannarino 1-6 6-0 6-1
, the world no.88 Luca Van Assche 6-3 0-6 6-2 and the world no.52 Mackenzie Mcdonald 7-66 2-6 6-3.Ivan Gakhov will come up against the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the 2nd round on Tuesday at 4:00 pm on COURT RAINIER III. They have never competed against each other up to now in top events.
Ivan conquered 1 title in 2023 in the Girona Challenger.
Novak Djokovic and Ivan Gakhov have never clashed against each other.