The Serbian tennis player debuted with victory at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, where Nadal did not participate.
Over the years, Novak Djokovic has been surpassing the most impressive marks ever recorded by the Spanish Rafael Nadal, who is now in the twilight of his retirement and presenting physical problems that have prevented him from playing during the current season.
Although the Serbian has not been at his best level during the first months of the year, he has managed to surpass a record held by Rafael at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, the first tournament to be held on a clay surface this season. Nadal.
With his most recent victory against Román Safiulin during the game valid for the second round of the tournament, Nole became the player with the most first matches in Masters 1000 category tournaments, equaling what was done by the Spaniard.
In total, Djokovic reached his 115th victory, since the format was introduced in 1990. This is the same number of victories as the Spaniard, who did not participate in Monte Carlo on this occasion due to the physical problems he has been overcoming.
The current world number one could increase his number of first matches won in a Masters, during the Madrid edition and later in Rome, where Nadal is also expected to be present so as not to give in to the Serbian’s new record.
The website specialized in tennis statistics, OptaAce, indicated that Roger Federer occupies the third place in this brand with 114 wins, while Tomás Berdych and Andy Murray appear with 93 and 91 victories, followed by.
Nole will continue in search of its first title in 2024 and now in order to qualify for the quarterfinals, it will have to defeat the Italian Lorenzo Mussetti in a game that will take place this Thursday, April 11 starting at 5:50 am (Colombia time ). It is worth mentioning that schedules may be modified due to weather or delays in other games.
2024-04-10 21:54:33
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