Overview
- Dino Prizmic, a 20-year-old qualifier, defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday in the Rome Masters first round.
- The defeat was Djokovic’s first opening-round exit in Rome in 19 appearances at the event.
- Djokovic said his preparation was not ideal, and reporters noted stomach trouble during the second set.
- Looking ahead, Djokovic said he will focus on Roland-Garros and will not play the Geneva warm-up event.
- Prizmic earned his second career win over a top-10 player and became the first Croatian to beat Djokovic on clay, and he next faces Ugo Humbert or Kopriva.