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Djokovic Drops Practice Set, Still Rome Favorite for 25th Slam

5/8/2026

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Novak Djokovic lost 6-2 to Arthur Fils in a practice set at the Italian Open.
Analyst Tracey Austin highlighted Djokovic's reduced schedule but a 7-2 record this year.
He will face the winner of Marton Fucsovics and Dino Prizmic, whom he leads 6-0 and 1-0.
His 85% win rate at Rome and six Italian Open titles make him a favorite for the tournament and Roland Garros, targeting a 25th Grand Slam.

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Novak Djokovic lost 6-2 to Arthur Fils in a practice set at the Italian Open.
Analyst Tracey Austin highlighted Djokovic's reduced schedule but a 7-2 record this year.
He will face the winner of Marton Fucsovics and Dino Prizmic, whom he leads 6-0 and 1-0.
His 85% win rate at Rome and six Italian Open titles make him a favorite for the tournament and Roland Garros, targeting a 25th Grand Slam.