Djokovic Revitalized Ahead of Monte Carlo Masters: Clay Court Season Preview

Djokovic Finds Rhythm Ahead of Clay Court Swing

As the European clay court season begins in Monte Carlo, Novak Djokovic appears revitalized following his runner-up finish in Miami. The Serbian veteran, who turns 38 soon, demonstrated remarkable serving precision (79% first serves) during the Miami Open, hinting at a resurgence ahead of Roland Garros.

Key Djokovic Stats from Miami:

Career-high 87% first serves in semifinal against Dimitrov
Faced only 7 break points in first 5 matches
Currently ranked world No.5

Clay Court Season Preview

The Monte Carlo Masters features 17 of the world's top 20 players, including:

Carlos Alcaraz (Title favorite)
Alexander Zverev
Britain's Jack Draper (reaching new career high)

Pegula Breaks Through on Clay

Jessica Pegula claimed her first career clay court title at the Charleston Open, defeating Sofia Kenin to reach a career-high No.3 ranking. The American has won 17 of her last 19 matches.

British Tennis Updates

Billie Jean King Cup: Emma Raducanu withdrew to focus on fitness
Clay Preparation: British players training at National Tennis Centre
- Draper/Fearnley working on sliding techniques
- Boulter/Kartal practicing ahead of Netherlands tie
Notable Results:
- Cameron Norrie lost in Monte Carlo qualifying
- Jamie Murray reached Bucharest doubles semifinals

Tour Rankings Movement

Significant ranking changes this week:	Player	Achievement
Jenson Brooksby	Won first ATP title (Houston)
Flavio Cobolli	Bucharest champion
Luciano Darderi	Marrakech champion

Billie Jean King Cup Preview

The WTA Tour pauses for national team competition with six groups vying for finals spots. Reigning champions Italy and hosts China automatically qualify for November's finals in Shenzen.