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's disappointing run at the 2024 Madrid Open has sparked fresh speculation about his future on the ATP Tour. Following a surprise defeat to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi, Djokovic openly reflected on his uncertain path ahead, hinting that this might have been his final appearance at the Madrid event.

Novak Djokovic faced another early exit at the Madrid Open, losing to Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets. Following this defeat, Djokovic expressed uncertainty about his future at the tournament, suggesting it could be his last appearance at the event.