Djokovic defeats Safiulin to advance to round of 16 of Monte Carlo Masters




Carlos Alcaras withdraws due to injury

Novak Djokovic (No. 1, Serbia) advanced to the round of 16 in singles at the Men's Professional Tennis (ATP) Tour Rolex Monte Carlo Masters (total prize money of 5,950,575 euros).

Djokovic defeated Roman Safiulin (41st place, Russia) 2-0 (6-1 6-2) in the second round of singles on the third day of the tournament held in Monte Carlo, Monaco on the 10th (Korean time).

Djokovic, who was eliminated in the semifinals of this year's Australian Open, most recently won the ATP Finals in November last year.

Although they were eliminated in the round of 32 at the BNP Paribas Open last March, they advanced to the round of 16 in this tournament, raising the possibility of a turnaround.

Djokovic, who received the top seed in this tournament, passed the first round with a bye and easily advanced to the round of 16 by defeating Safiullin in the second round.

Following last year, Djokovic will meet Lorenzo Musetti (24th place, Italy) in the round of 16 at this tournament again this year. In that match, Musetti won 2-1 (4-6 7-5 6-4) over Djokovic.

There is interest in whether Djokovic, who continues to be ranked No. 1 in the world and is breaking the ATP singles record for the oldest player in history at 36 years and 11 months, will be able to get revenge in just one year. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaras (Spain), ranked third in the world, withdrew due to a right arm muscle injury. Al Karas, who overcame his ankle injury to win the BNP Barifa Open, had to give up this tournament early due to a sudden arm muscle injury.


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