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.

Matteo Arnaldi notched his career-best victory in the second round of the Madrid Masters! The young Italian faced his idol Novak Djokovic and secured a rock-solid 6-3, 6-4 victory in an hour and 41 minutes. Thus, Matteo fulfilled his dream.

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