Djokovic gets chance to avenge loss to Tabilo in Monte Carlo Masters meeting
MONACO — Novak Djokovic will get the chance to avenge one of the more surprising losses of his career .
The 24-time Grand Slam champion will face 32nd-ranked Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Tabilo rallied past 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the first round Monday to set up the second-round rematch with Djokovic, who he beat at the Italian Open last year.
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