Novak Djokovic lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, extending the 24-time Grand Slam winner's struggles on clay ahead of Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic acknowledged he may have played his last match in Madrid after losing to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round. This defeat marks his fourth consecutive early exit, prompting reflections on his future in professional tennis.

Novak Djokovic has confessed that he may have just played his last match at the Madrid Masters after falling to Matteo Arnaldi 6-3, 6-4 in the second round. The Serb has now lost his opening match at four of his last five events – with the exception being a run to the final at the Miami Open.