Novak Djokovic will be competing for his fourth French Open title next week, but his preparations for the event were disrupted when he lost in the semi-finals of the Geneva Open to Czech player Tomas Machac. The world number one was defeated in a challenging match that ended with a score of 6-4, 0-6, 6-1. Despite this setback, Djokovic has had a rocky start to the 2024 season by his usual standards.
After a disappointing early exit in the Australian Open semi-finals, he faced another setback at the Indian Wells tournament, where he was eliminated in the last-32 stage. Despite these challenges, Djokovic managed to reach the semi-finals in Monte Carlo before experiencing another setback at the Italian Open. A freak accident during a match resulted in him being hit on the head with a water bottle, and he ultimately lost to a lower-ranked opponent from Chile.
In his recent matches at the Geneva Open, Djokovic showed signs of physical discomfort, particularly during his match against Machac. Despite winning his opening matches, he seemed out-of-sorts and struggled with his performance on the court. As he focuses on the upcoming French Open, Djokovic will be looking to regain his form and overcome these challenges to secure another title at Roland Garros. In his first match, he will face French wildcard player Pierre Hugues-Herbert.
