Barcelona Open: Novak Djokovic Loses Second Round To Slovakia's Martin Klizan As Rafael Nadal Progresses To Third Round
The match lasted for an hour and 38 minutes before Djokovic was overpowered by his counterpart in three sets 6-2 6-1 6-3.
The 28-year-old gave it a good fight and refuted the Serb's attempt to win the round in the decider set after he had won the second, and gathered momentum to gain more point after three break-points and won his first match the Serb in five encounters.
The 12-time grand slam title winner had an early exit after the just concluded Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in France and have not reach the quarter final in five tournaments which he often blame his injury for.
However, Kilzan who debut his professional career at this tournament in 2016 have now progressed to third round and face Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on Thursday.
Meanwhile, world no. 1 Rafael Nadal has reached the third round after he defeated his fellow countryman Roberto Carballes Baena in straight set 6-4 6-4.
Nadal, 33, has now extended his match wins to straight 38 after winning his 11th Rolex Monte Carlo Masters title without dropping a set.
The 12-time grand slam title winner had an early exit after the just concluded Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in France and have not reach the quarter final in five tournaments which he often blame his injury for.
Meanwhile, world no. 1 Rafael Nadal has reached the third round after he defeated his fellow countryman Roberto Carballes Baena in straight set 6-4 6-4.
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