Novak Djokovic’s miserable start to the clay-court season continued with a second-round defeat to world No. 44 Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open, in what he described as his “new reality” on the ATP Tour.

Novak Djokovic's disappointing run at the 2024 Madrid Open has sparked fresh speculation about his future on the ATP Tour. Following a surprise defeat to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi, Djokovic openly reflected on his uncertain path ahead, hinting that this might have been his final appearance at the Madrid event.

Novak Djokovic cupped his ear to demand more applause from the crowd after the 24-time major winner chased down an apparently lost ball and won an improbable point.Instead of sparking a comeback, it turned out to be Djokovic's last gasp as he fell in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in his first match of the Madrid Open on Saturday.