Djokovic stunned by Thiem
Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by an inspired Dominic Thiem in the third round yesterday.
Thiem, a two-time French Open semi-finalist, won 6-7(2/7), 6-2, 6-3 despite a battling effort from Djokovic.
Thiem started strongly, but threw away three set-points as Djokovic claimed the first set in a tie-break.
The Austrian recovered in the second set, reeling off five consecutive games to extend the match.
He made the crucial breakthrough in game seven of the deciding set with a venomous backhand up the line, and closed it out with another break on his second match-point. - AFP
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