Sometimes, a rain delay can affect even the greatest of players, like how it seemingly impacted the fightback of a struggling Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open in Rome on Wednesday.
The Serb's quarter-final clash against Danish youngster Holger Rune was halted towards the end of the second set because of the weather, just when he was on the mend after having issues physically and losing the first 6-2.
When play resumed, the 35-year-old managed to win the second set 6-4 but failed to build on the momentum, when a slow start in the deciding set proved costly as he lost 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
"It's really a big win for me," said Rune, who opened a 4-0 lead in the third set and never looked back.
"Obviously I did it last year in Paris as well, but every match is a huge challenge for me when I play against Novak.
"He's one of the greatest that's ever played the game. I knew I had to be at my best and I was today." Djokovic declared after the loss: "A new generation is here already."
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