Djokovic, the world No. 1 and a perennial favorite on any surface, came into Monte Carlo with expectations of a deep run. But instead, he was stunned by Alejandro Tabilo, a player who hadn’t made headlines this year—until now.
The Chilean’s victory wasn’t just an upset—it was historic. Tabilo now boasts a perfect record against Djokovic and, incredibly, he pulled off the feat in straight sets.
After his loss to Tabilo in Monte Carlo, Djokovic says he feels sorry for the people who had to witness his level “It was not the best day in the office for you today.” Novak: “Best day (smiling)?” “Not the best day…” Novak: “It was actually more like the worst day.Look… I was hoping it was not going to happen. But it was quite a high probability I’m going to play this way.. Just horrible. Horrible feeling to play this way… & I’m just sorry for all the people that have to witness this.” “You have at least one explanation?” Novak: “I don’t know.
I don’t have it. I have it & I don’t have it. I don’t really care.” “Earlier they showed you grabbing your arm on the practice court & someone on your team helping you with it, as well?” Novak: “It’s all good. It’s all good. Just a minor, minor thing.” “Is your eye okay?” Novak: “There’s no injury.” “Tough one…
What’s your goal for this on clay?” Novak: “Roland Garros.” “Roland Garros? That’s it?” Novak: “That’s it (smiling).” “I understand your mood. But the other day you said you didn’t have expectation, and I was surprised, because you should have…”
Novak: “Well, I expected myself at least to have put a decent performance. Not like this. It was horrible. I did not have high expectations, really. I knew I was gonna have a tough opponent… and I knew I’m gonna probably play pretty bad. But this bad… I didn’t expect.” (via Monte Carlo Press)
