World No. 32 Tabilo Defeats No. 1 Djokovic 6-2, 6-3 at Italian Open

May 12, 2024, 02:20 PM

In a stunning upset at the Italian Open, Chilean tennis player Alejandro Tabilo defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. This victory marks Tabilo's most significant career win and makes him the first Chilean to defeat a world No. 1 since Fernando Gonzalez's victory over Roger Federer in 2007. Tabilo, ranked No. 32, showcased his prowess on clay, having already played 19 matches on the surface this year compared to Djokovic's six. The match concluded in just 67 minutes, with Djokovic notably double-faulting on match point. Djokovic's performance was flat, and his forehand was erratic throughout the game. Tabilo's early career included a notable performance at the $15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour where he reached the quarterfinals.