Goran Ivanisevic believes Novak Djokovic is nearing a return to form in time to defend his Roland Garros title despite an early exit from the Monte Carlo Masters.
The World No 1 was competing in just his second tournament of the season due to scheduling restrictions stemming from his Covid vaccination status. Djokovic’s lack of match sharpness was evident as he crashed out of the tournament after suffering a surprise loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 in the second round.
It was Djokovic’s first match since a quarter-final defeat at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February, and just his fourth competitive clash in 2022. The 34-year-old will now look to find form ahead of the Serbia Open next week as clay-court season preparations ramp up to the second Grand Slam of the season, the French Open.
