Second-seeded Novak Djokovic failed in attempt to defend his title at the BNP Paribas Masters. He lost his third round match to world no.34 Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-7(6), 2-6 in 1 hour and 32 minutes.
World no.3 Novak Djokovic found his way back from a slow start to reach the third round at the BNP Paribas Masters, beating world no.24 Argentine Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 23 minutes.