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.

2 - Novak Djokovic has lost consecutive opening matches in ATP-1000 events (Monte Carlo & Madrid 2025) for just the second time in his career after losing at Indian Wells and Miami in 2018. Struggle. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @atptour @ATPMediaInfo pic.twitter.com/5JDhBhKJyv

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.