Novak Djokovic suffered a shock early exit at the Italian Open after Croatian youngster Dino Prizmic fought back from a set down to beat the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Rome. The defeat has raised fresh concerns over his fitness and form ahead of the French Open later this month.

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open on Friday in his first match after two months out due to a right shoulder injury. The 20-year-old Dino Prižmić defeated the record 24-time Grand Slam champion 2-6,

Jannik Sinner continues to rewrite the tennis history books. The 24-year-old world No. 1 became the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open when he defeated Casper Ruud, 6-4, 6-4, in Sunday’s final. Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to take the title in 1976.

Novak Djokovic lost his second-round match at the Italian Open to a qualifier, raising concerns about his readiness for the French Open.

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open in the first round (Image: Silvia Lore, Getty Images) Novak Djokovic's return to competitive tennis ended in bitter disappointment as he suffered a stunning defeat to qualifier Dino Prizmic at the Italian Open.

After his last appearance at Indian Wells Masters, most expected Novak Djokovic to return in time for the clay swing. But lingering injury concerns kept him out longer than expected, forcing him to miss both Monte-Carlo Masters and the Madrid Open.

The 38-year-old had not played a match in almost two months due to a shoulder injury, and this was only Djokovic’s third tournament of the season. He looked fine early on, winning four games in a row to clinch the first set.

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session on Sunday. Two days after his 39th birthday,

Novak Djokovic is set to make his return to tennis today, stepping onto the court for the first time in almost two months. The ATP Tour hasn’t quite felt the same without him, and this will be just his third tournament of the year, taking place in Rome.