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Djokovic crashes out in Monaco after semi-final loss to Ruud
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The World No. 1's double fault at the end proved costly

Casper Ruud achieved a career-defining victory at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters by upsetting World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in a thrilling semi-final clash.

Despite never having won a set against Djokovic in their previous encounters, Ruud delivered a stellar performance to secure a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory, marking his second ATP Masters 1000 final appearance and his first since 2022.

Throughout the intense two-hour, 17-minute battle, Ruud showcased remarkable composure and aggression, unleashing 23 winners to outmatch Djokovic.

His victory holds historical significance as he becomes the first Norwegian player to defeat a World No. 1 in ATP Rankings history.

With nine of his 10 tour-level titles earned on clay, Ruud aims to break his record of never winning above ATP 250 level as he advances to the Monte-Carlo title match. Following this remarkable achievement, Ruud climbs four spots to No. 6 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.

For Djokovic, the loss marks a setback in his quest for a third sweep of all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. Despite competing in his first semi-final in Monte-Carlo since 2015, Djokovic leaves the tournament with an 11-4 season record, yet to secure a title in 2024.