Nole confidently entered the match against less-known opponent Kyle Edmund after defeating Nishikori in round 1. However, confidence was not enough to help the former world No. 1 overcome the darkest period of his career.
Contrary to many people's predictions, the underdog - Kyle Edmund was the one who started the game better. He made Djokovic enter the first set as a dreamer and led to a surprising victory with a score of 6-3.
Entering set 2, Djokovic found his excitement again. The Serbian tennis player played hard in each phase of the ball, breaking 2 consecutive games of the opponent to end the set with a score of 6-2. In this set, Nole showed great form with extremely spectacular and effective shots.
It was thought that the psychological advantage would give Novak Djokovic the advantage in set 3. However, once again, Edmund surprised with powerful passes. With just one break in the 8th game, he quickly finished the 3rd set with a score of 6-3.
After 1 hour and 43 minutes, Novak Djokovic put the net at a score of 1-2 against Kyle Edmund. Nole's short journey in Madrid has officially ended. Meanwhile, Edmund registered for round 3, facing David Goffin.
Returning together after injury, while Nole struggled to regain his form, Rafa quickly stood in glory. After 2 consecutive championships at Monte Carlo and Barcelona, the "Land of the Monkey King" continues to have an impressive opening in Madrid. The "occuppers" easily defeated the tennis player with a difficult style of play, Gael Monfils, after 2 sets (6-3, 6-3)
In other developments, Philipp Kohlschreiber took 3 sets (6-3, 4-6, 7-5) to win against Roberto Bautista Agut. Kevin Anderson successfully came back from behind after 3 tense sets (5-7, 7-6, 6-2) against Mikhail Kukushkin.
