Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo
The official sources announced that Serbian Tennis player Novak Djokovic’s run at the Monte Carlo Masters came to an end against Dominic Thiem, who outlasted the two-time champion.
Dominic Thiem rallied from a set down to send Novak Djokovic packing at the Monte Carlo Masters, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 6-7 (2-7) 6-2 6-3 win.
A resurgent Djokovic, who has displayed glimpses of his best form in Monte Carlo, showed touches of class but wilted in the heat and could not last the distance in the third round on Court Rainier III.
Fifth seed Thiem, the world No. 7, moves on to a potential last eight meeting with world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, who was facing Karen Khachanov on Thursday.
Thiem had survived a scare against Andrey Rublev last time out, but he started strongly, and a string of powerful shots secured an early break en route to a 3-0 lead.
The Austrian had the first set within reach at 5-3 until a dip in quality opened the door for Djokovic, who broke back and celebrated with a roar that was matched by the crowd.
Djokovic repeatedly found joy with his forehand to take Thiem to a tiebreak, which he dominated to clinch the set.
Having faltered from a promising position, Thiem rallied again and moved in front in the fifth game of the second as Djokovic struggled to keep pace with the 24-year-old.
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A double-break followed, and Thiem swiftly wrapped up the set as Djokovic found the net at the end of a rally.
With the momentum on his side, Thiem made the crucial break in game seven of the decider and soon broke again to leave Djokovic with a deficit from which he could not recover.
