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Novak Djokovic Jiri Vesely
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Novak Djokovic Jiri Vesely
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the first tournament of the clay season, Monte Carlo Masters. He lost to world number 55 Jiri Vesely 4-6, 6-2, 4-6. The last time he was knocked out in the second round of a tournament was in Madrid Masters in 2013.
Jiri Vesely, 22, has for the first time in his career defeated a player in the Top 10. He will now face 13th seed Gael Monfils in the next round.
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Jiri Vesely kisses the court after defeating World number 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round of Monte Carlo Masters. Courtesy: DailyMail
Since Djokovic losing so early in the tournament is extremely, twitter was abuzz with this upset and had a lot to say about Djokovic as well as Vesely. We bring you some of the best tweets on the upset by Jiri Vesely.
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Before the match:
It seems as if Novak's been a bit too busy with the restaurant, but he'll probably win this anyway. #Djokovic #montecarlorolexmasters
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) April 13, 2016
And then:
This is the moment when Jiri #Vesely completes his astonishing upset of Novak #Djokovic in Monte Carlo. https://t.co/ZrJPAYksAW
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/livetennis/status/720266913536806912?lang=en
I don't know if to cry or to smile. Smile @jiri_vesely , you beat Novak #Djokovic! #montecarlorolexmasters pic.twitter.com/ppC6nEHrOU
— Barbara Grassi (@bargrassi) April 13, 2016
There you have it. Huge congratulations to Jiri Vesely. #Djokovic signing autographs on the way out. All class. 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/85HK2X2p2L
— Craig O'Shannessy (@BrainGameTennis) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/breathesport/status/720273608656814081
FINALLY, a tennis tournament that SOMEONE ELSE GETS TO WIN. Thank GOD.#Djokovic #MonteCarloMasters
— 💜Mrs LadyWife 💚🤦♀️ (@LadyWifeMe) April 13, 2016
Most amazingly, today was Novak's first loss to a player outside the top-50 since 2010 ! After 6 YEARS, that's right ! #Djokovic
— Shashwata (@Shash3011) April 13, 2016
He better hope it does or he'll be leaving paris with some big toblerone bars #djokovic https://t.co/Wu7XVhk91L
— Nigel Carroll (@NigeCarroll) April 13, 2016
Last time #Djokovic played a Masters 1000 without reaching the final: Shanghai 2014 (11 consecutive finals)
— Daniela Dolce (@dolce_daniela) April 13, 2016
The place where @DjokerNole should win is Roland Garros.
This game is like practice.#Djokovic @TheBorisBecker pic.twitter.com/MIbWs9YaVL— Ryogavic🐊Djokovic (@DjokerNole1022) April 13, 2016
World No. 55 @jiri_vesely stunned World No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the 2nd round of the @MCROLEXMASTERS. pic.twitter.com/1j23DYNnnL
— Tennis (@tennis_photos) April 13, 2016
No. 55 @jiri_vesely 1st outside Top 50 to beat #Djokovic since No. 74 Xavier Malisse 2010 @TheQueensClub. Nole was 106-0 vs outside Top 50.
— ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) April 13, 2016
Is this the end of the road for #novakdjokovic ?
2nd round exit from #montecarlorolexmasters Discuss tennis pundits! https://t.co/4qZB3xVVh4— Paul Riseley BBC – DJ House Foundation (@PaulRiseleyBBC) April 13, 2016
Last time #Djokovic lost vs a player ranked outside the top 30: Basel 2011 vs Nishikori (#32, WC)
— Daniela Dolce (@dolce_daniela) April 13, 2016
Long Story Short, #Djokovic has waaaaaaays to go to be in the #GOAT conversation with the fed #federer #montecarlorolexmasters
— JAGSnG.O.A.Ts (@JAGSnGOATs) April 13, 2016
#Djokovic loses to Vesely. The only rally length Jiri won was The First 4 Shots. Learn —-> https://t.co/vILLN0eCl0 pic.twitter.com/XdpsajDk3c
— Craig O'Shannessy (@BrainGameTennis) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/lawrenceman2000/status/720300551083196416?lang=en
#Djokovic: ''I will get a long break now. The time off will serve me well, mentally mostly.'' Thus likely to play Madrid, skipped last year
— Christopher Johnson (@globaliteman) April 13, 2016
Looks like red isn't Novak's lucky colour… #montecarlorolexmasters #tennis #monacoTennis #Djokovic pic.twitter.com/iQoXxqNioq
— Omar (@OmarAbdulgani) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/Young_ATP/status/720294659008905216?lang=en
I am SO HAPPY he finally lost! Tennis was getting so boring. #Djokovic
— Praneet Mysore (@PeterSynamore) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/semperfiunited/status/720270537604239360
I guess it turns out Djokovic isn't God and can be beaten. #Djokovic #Tennis
— Chris Topher (@ChrisC419) April 13, 2016
Scontata ma necessaria #Djokovic #ATPMonteCarlo pic.twitter.com/eCTYCkQiCJ
— Lorenzo Picardi (@lnzpcr) April 13, 2016
Despite the loss to #Vesely, #Djokovic's perfect touch was still on display. Watch Hot Shot: https://t.co/wTyNn6FyZq pic.twitter.com/Nm58zyPJ7d
— ATP Tour (@atptour) April 13, 2016
@RMCsport il était trop fatigué parce qu'il s'est rendu à vélo au country club ce matin….. #Djokovic out pic.twitter.com/19ruduMJ6s
— Rafael Dixon (@Rafa_Dixon) April 13, 2016
So, this happened! Still, gave us a chance to play with nice new red racquets for losses! #Djokovic #MCRolexMasters pic.twitter.com/uupkSDINu0
— britwatchsports (@britwatchsports) April 13, 2016
55 – Novak Djokovic has lost his first match v. a player outside the Top 50 since June 2010 at Queens v. Xavier Malisse (74th). Earthquake.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) April 13, 2016
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Nadal stopped before the interview room in order to watch Djokovic – Vesely lol
— Carole Bouchard (@carole_bouchard) April 13, 2016
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So, the #montecarlorolexmasters lost its last year finalists in the same day.. 🤔 Don't see that all the time. #Djokovic #Berdych #badday
— M A R I N E (@djokosmash) April 13, 2016
