Novak Djokovic opened up about his struggles on the court following his unexpected loss to Alejandro Tabilo at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Serbian star, visibly frustrated by his performance, described the match as one of his most challenging experiences in recent times.

“It’s a horrible feeling to play this way,” Djokovic admitted. “I couldn’t find my game, and nothing seemed to work for me today. I am sorry for the people; they had to witness this.”

Djokovic struggled to establish his rhythm from the beginning of the match, unable to counter Tabilo’s aggressive and consistent play. The straight-sets loss, marked by uncharacteristic errors from the world No. 1, was a stark reminder of the unpredictability of the sport.

Novak Djokovic in 2025

Novak Djokovic

12 - 6win/loss

Hard
12-5
Clay
0-1
Rank
5
High
1
37 year old
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2025 Highlights
F
Miami
SF
Australian Open
QF
Brisbane
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Currently ranked no.5, the Serbian played his last match on the 9th of April when he lost to world no.32 Alejandro Tabilo 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).

This season Djokovic achieved a compiled 12-6 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant achievement of this year was reaching the final in Miami.

Djokovic will compete next in Rome Challenger (Rome Challenger). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 21st of April.

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Djokovic's Record

Tabilo in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2025

Alejandro Tabilo

4 - 10win/loss

Hard
2-5
Clay
2-5
Rank
31
High
19
27 year old
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2025 Highlights
3rd
Indian WellsMiamiMonte-Carlo
2nd
AucklandBuenos AiresSantiagoHouston
1st
BrisbaneAustralian OpenRio de Janeiro
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Now the world no.32, Tabilo has a composed 4-9 record in 2025. Tabilo is participating in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he defeated the world no.163 Stan Wawrinka 1-6 7-5 7-5 and the world no.5 Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4.

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Tabilo's Record
Projected
Draw

Novak Djokovic and Alejandro Tabilo fought against each other just 2 times. Their head to head is 2-0 for Tabilo.