VIDEO: Novak Djokovic Has an Intense Practice Session With Jannik Sinner as He Prepares for the Monte Carlo Masters

The current World No.1 and the 20-time Major champion, Novak Djokovic, is all set to play at the Monte Carlo Masters after a long gap. The last time he played was in February at the Dubai Open, where he lost to Jiri Vesely in the quarter-final. As a result of that loss, he lost his No.1 ranking to Daniil Medvedev. However, he reclaimed his top spot in the rankings due to the reigning US Open champion’s inconsistent run of form. Recently, he shared a post on his social media about practicing at the Monte Carlo Country Club as a preparation for the tournament. 

Novak Djokovic shares his practice video at the Monte Carlo Country Club 

Due to his vaccination status, Djokovic’s participation in tournaments around the world seemed to be uncertain. However, after French Government lifted the vaccine mandate in March, the Serb will be able to play in Paris. Still, before the French Open, he will get a handful of tournaments to prepare for the Grand Slam event. Monte Carlo is one of them and he appears to be raring to go.

Recently, World No.1 shared a video of him practicing with Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner. They had an intense practice session on the red soil. Earlier, Djokovic also shared the court with fast-rising Aslan Karatsev.

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The Serb appeared sharp and focused in his practice sessions and should be itching to participate in the events. The tournament at the Principality should be extra special for Djokovic as this will be his only second tournament this year. After a remarkable 2021 where he came agonizingly close to winning the Calendar Grand Slam, had a torrid start to his 2022 season. However, putting those disappointments behind him,  the nine-time Australian Open should be looking forward to having a decent run at Principality in the lead-up to his French Open defense later this spring. 

Other star players are also playing in this tournament 

Apart from Djokovic, the Monte Carlo Masters will have plenty of other stars. Last year’s French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas will be roaring to start his clay-court campaign in this tournament. Meanwhile, other stars like Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Hubert Hurkacz, Felix Auger Aliassime, and others will also be there. Casper Ruud, the finalist of the recently concluded Miami Open, also features in the draw.

Certainly, this will be a test for Djokovic as he makes a return to the tour. 

Can Djokovic, digging deep, overcome his rustiness to claim his third Monte Carlo Masters title? 

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It will be intriguing to witness Djokovic’s journey at the Principality.