Novak Djokovic avenged last year’s Monte Carlo Masters defeat by Lorenzo Musetti to reach the quarterfinals Thursday along with Jannik Sinner, while Daniil Medvedev launched into a furious tirade during his defeat.
World No 1 Djokovic made a poor start and endured a second-set wobble before coming through 7-5, 6-3 against the 24th-ranked Musetti, the man who beat him at the same stage 12 months ago.
“I don’t think I am still at my top level but it was a great test today against a great player, a very talented player,” Djokovic said.
“I am really glad to overcome the challenge and look forward to the next one.”
