Nadal, Djokovic face major tests in clay season start
Djokovic is looking ahead to complete a possible ‘Djoko Slam’ with a French Open title in two months. ― Reuters pic
“I just had way too many things off the court. I guess that affected me a little bit on the court,” he said after going out in the last 16 in Miami. “I grew up on clay, so I like playing on it, though statistically hard court was always my most successful surface,” Djokovic said after exiting in Miami. “I definitely have to play better.”
The 17-time Grand Slam winner, and defending champion in the principality, has not competed since withdrawing from his semi-final clash against Roger Federer at Indian Wells a month ago. Federer, a four-time Monte Carlo finalist, is again skipping the renowned event, with the 37-year-old set for a return to clay for the first time since 2016 when he plays next month at Madrid prior to returning to Roland Garros.Zverev looks to rebound
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