By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Italian imposition isn’t invoking personal fear factor, says Novak Djokovic.
Lately, the Grand Slam king has felt one invading force threaten the throne: The Italians.
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Four of Djokovic’s last five losses have come against Italian opponents.
Jannik Sinner saved three match points stunning the Serbian superstar 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in the Davis Cup semifinals last November before leading Italy to the Davis Cup championship.
In Melbourne, Sinner dethroned defending champion Djokovic in a four-set triumph en route to his maiden major title at the Australian Open.
Lucky loser and world No. 123 Luca Nardi shocked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in Indian Wells last month to make history as the lowest-ranked man to ever defeat Djokovic in a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam match.
Still, the world No. 1 says there is no fear factor ahead of his…
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