In a stunning upset at the ATP1000 Rome Masters, six-time champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the second round after a hard-fought three-set loss to 20-year-old Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic. The match, played in the early hours of May 9, Beijing time, saw Djokovic take the first set 6-2, but the young challenger fought back to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-4. This marks the first time in 19 appearances at the Rome Masters that Djokovic has been eliminated in his opening match. The defeat highlights the growing competitiveness on the ATP tour, as the Serbian star struggled to maintain momentum against his promising opponent. {IMAGE_1}
