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Djokovic, after loss, unsure on French readiness
Key takeaways
- 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.
- Dino Prizmic, 20, defeated the record 24-time Grand Slam champion 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 with an ace on his first match point.
- The 38-year-old Djokovic hadn't played since losing to Jack Draper in the fourth round in Indian Wells, California, in March.
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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.
Dino Prizmic, 20, defeated the record 24-time Grand Slam champion 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 with an ace on his first match point.
The 38-year-old Djokovic hadn't played since losing to Jack Draper in the fourth round in Indian Wells, California, in March.
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