Djokovic stunned on return to action in Rome

Serbian tennis legend Djokovic suffered a shocking second-round exit at the Rome Masters, falling in straight sets to 19-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic. The defeat marks the 23-time Grand Slam champion's first result since returning from injury, leaving fans stunned by his lack of form.

Shocking Upset Sends Shockwaves Through Tennis World

The match took place on Tuesday in Rome. World No. 135 Prizmic displayed composure well beyond his years. Facing the recovering Serbian star, the Croatian youngster showed no signs of nerves, eliminating the top seed with a straight-sets victory (6-4, 6-4). Prizmic fired six aces and saved all seven break points he faced, showcasing impressive serve and baseline offense.

Defeat in Return to Competition

Djokovic had been sidelined by injury and the Rome Masters marked his comeback. However, the performance made clear the former world No. 1 is far from his best. He posted a high unforced error count, and his shot precision suffered. After the match, Djokovic admitted: "The body feels good, but I definitely need time to get the feel for competition back."

This loss casts a shadow over his French Open preparations. He'll need to make swift adjustments in the coming matches to rediscover top form ahead of the clay-court Grand Slam.