Novak Djokovic has lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open. That extends the 24-time Grand Slam winner's struggles on clay ahead of Roland Garros.

Djokovic won three out of the four major titles in 2023 but has not been able to reproduce that kind of form since.

Novak Djokovic said he had to face up to his “new reality” after another opening-match loss, this time to world No. 44 Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open. “Trying to win a match or two, not really thinking about getting far in the tournament,