Rome Masters Series 1000 - Men's 2nd Round
1 Novak Djokovic d Q Albert Montanes - 62 63
Looks like Nole and his pup Pierre wil be sticking around Rome for a bit.
Unlike at Madrid where he suffered an odd early loss.
Remember, he lost the final at Rome last year to Rafael Nadal.
They are on course to meet in the Sf's this year.
The two-time Rome winner ('08 & '11) had this to say post match:
It was a good performance for a start, even though I know I can do better.
I know my game has to be better in order to win my next challenge.
But I’m heading in a good way because I didn’t have a great week in
Madrid and didn’t have much practice.
I came here very early; from Wednesday I spent a lot of hours on the
court working hard, trying to prepare myself for what’s coming up
this week and also after the tournament in Rome, two Grand Slams
in less than a month time. It’s a very important period for all of us and
I need to be physically, mentally, fresh and fit and
I think I’m on the right way to be like that.
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