Novak Djokovic Wins Match at Monte-Carlo on the Day His Grandfather Died

ATP Masters Series 1000 Monte-Carlo - Third Round

1 Novak Djokovic d 16 Alexandr Dolgopolov - 26 61 64

Major props and respect are owed to Novak for even stepping on court.

Nobody would have faulted him for pulling out.

You could feel his heavy heart throughout - especially in that 1st set.

Well, and at the end when he celebrated heavenward to his granddad.

Nole left the court quickly and skipped his post-match presser.

Obviously to seek quick comfort from his support team.

See you tomorrow, Nole.

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