Djokovic's three-game losing streak hinted at a retirement timetable, with Sva advancing to the game of a delivery man and Keys struggling to get through

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Last night, Beijing time, the ATP1000 Madrid Masters continued the second round of singles competition. Serbian star Novak Djokovic was out of form in a head-to-head matchup, losing 3-6 4-6 to rising Italian star Ignadi Arnaldi, suffering three straight singles defeats and making his debut. This is Djokovic's fourth first-round tour of the season, and his competitive form has dropped significantly.

In the post-match press conference, the Serbian king once again said that his focus is on the Grand Slam tournament, but he was still disappointed by the result, and said that this could be his last appearance in the Madrid Masters. "There's a possibility, I'm not sure if I'll come back, so I don't know what to say. I mean I'll be back, but maybe not as a player. Of course I hope it won't be so, but it's a possibility. Some fans believe that this is Djokovic hinting that he may retire within a year.

Elsewhere: Fifth seed and British No.1 Draper defeated Dutch No.1 Grixpoel 6-3 6-4 to advance to the third round against Italy's Berrettini, who defeated American Giron in three sets. Australia's De Minaur eased out with a 6-2 6-3 win over Italy's Sonego. Greece's Tsitsipas defeated Germany's Struff 3-6 6-4 6-3.

Other winners were Shapovalov, Dzuch, Musetti, Feinly, Norrie, Diallo, Khachanov, Tommy Paul, Tiafoe and Dimitrov.

Women's Field: In a highlight-hearted matchup in the third round of singles in Madrid, WTA1000, second seed and defending champion Swiatek played steadily, defeating 31st seed and Czech rising star Noskova 6-4 6-2 to win eight straight matches and advance to the round of 16. She will next face rising Russian star Schneider for a place in the last eight, who turned into a delivery man and needed just 44 minutes to defeat the returning Latvian Sevastova 6-0 6-0.

Fourth seed Gauff was in fine form in the US derby, beating compatriot Ann Lee 6-2 6-3 to advance to the round of 16 and equal his best record of the tournament. She will next face Switzerland's Bencic, who overcame a 4-1 deficit in the deciding set to beat Brazil's Maia 6-3 4-6 7-6(2).

Fifth seed and American Keys came from 3-0 down in the second set to save three set points to avenge a 7-5 7-6(3) victory over 30th seed and rising Russian star Karinskaya to avenge her loss in Charleston and advance to the round of 16. It is worth mentioning that this is the 100th victory of the American star in the main event of his career.

Seventh seed and rising Russian star Milla Andreeva beat Poland's Fletcher 7-5 6-3 to advance to the last 16 of the tournament for the third year in a row and will face Ukrainian qualifier Starodubtseva, who defeated Russian Samsonova 2-6 7-6(2) 6-0. Croatian Vekic overcame rising American star Navarro 4-6 6-3 6-2 to secure a place in the round of 16.

Finally, let's guess and recognize. The picture below is of a player during a match. Can you recognize who she is without prompting?

In the last guess, some golfers gave the correct answer. That's right, the person in the picture is none other than the Latvian Sevastova.

(Source: Tennis Home Author: Maverick)